DENTAL ASSISTANT

ResourceCare; Clyde (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ResourceCare in Clyde, TX is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists with clinical procedures, sterilization, and equipment setup.

You will provide chairside assistance, take radiographs as ordered, and help manage inventory and documentation while delivering friendly patient service in person or over the phone. This full-time role requires initiative, accuracy, and teamwork in a busy dental office.

Qualifications

• Must have current, valid Registered Dental Assistant certificate and CPR.
• One year experience in dental assistance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sterilize, organize, and set up dental equipment and instruments.
• Provide chairside assistance to dentist and hygienist.
• Administer dental radiographs per providers’ orders.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment and documents.
• Deliver excellent patient service in person or by phone.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Sterilization

Chairside assist

Radiographs

Inventory control

Patient service

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Registered Dental Assistant

CPR certification

High school diploma

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization tools

Job description

Responsible for providing a range of clinical procedures and staff support. Assist in the performance of dental, radiological procedures, inventory and office duties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation, sterilization, organize, and setting up dental equipment and instruments.
• Offers chair side assistance to dentist and dental hygienist in the performance of all dental procedures.
• With the providers’ orders, the dental assistant will administer dental radiographs.
• Maintains inventory of dental supplies, equipment, and materials as well as maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of inventory.

• Provides excellent internal/external patient service via telephone or face-to-face contact.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Must have current, valid Registered Dental Assistant certificate and CPR.

Initiative; flexibility; ability to effectively address multiple tasks requiring attention to detail; problem identification, analysis, and resolution.

• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; ability to function with autonomy and minimal supervision.

Ability to manage confidential records and information.

• Excellent communication and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Educational Qualifications

• Registered Dental Assistant
• One (1) year experience in dental assistance.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Typical Physical Demands

• Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.
• Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person