Dental Assistant

Community Health Center of Lubbock; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Community Health Center of Lubbock, Inc. seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists, perform chairside procedures, radiography, and sterilization in a fast-paced clinic. You will educate patients, especially children and caregivers, while maintaining HIPAA standards.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, a Texas RDA certificate, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. BLS is expected; English is required with Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Texas RDA Certificate preferred/licensure required.
• 1 year experience as chairside assistant preferred.
• Certificate or training in Radiology (Texas).
• Must have BLS certification; English required; bilingual helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance and support for the Dentist.
• Perform x-rays and sterilization of instruments.
• Offer dental education to children and caregivers.
• Assist with supplies and instrument handling.

Skills

Chairside Assist

Active Listening

Patient Education

Service Orientation

Monitoring

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

HIPAA Knowledge

Education

High School / GED

Tools

X-ray Equipment

Job description

The Dental Assistant works energetically to improve and secure CHCL as the medical and dental home for our clients. Under the general supervision of a Dental Director and the Site Manager, the Dental Assistant provides chair side assistance and support for the Dentist; performs such procedures as x-rays and sterilization of dental instruments; and provides dental education, especially to children and their parents or caregivers.Education: High School graduation or GED equivalent.Licensure: Texas RDA Certificate.Experience:One year experience as a chair side assistant preferred.One year experience in ordering and maintaining supplies preferred.New Dental Assistants are welcomed to apply.Expertise:Extensive radiology experience or a Radiology Certificate from the State of Texas.Must be qualified in BLS techniques.Language: English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Travel: Employees may be required to travel for continuing education or testing purposes, health fairs, and off-site clinics.Hours of Work: 8am-5pm with some weekend/evening work.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLSKnowledgeKnowledge of basic dental instruments, equipment and dental materialsKnowledge of basic dental terminologyUnderstanding and commitment to HIPAA rules and regulationsSkillsFosters a positive work environmentActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingService OrientationMonitoringChairside AssistingPatient EducationBENEFITSOur full-time staff enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes the following benefits:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountCompany Paid Life Insurance403(b) Retirement Plan403(b) Retirement Plan ContributionCompany Paid Short and Long-Term Disability InsuranceCompany Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) InsurancePaid Time Off BankHoliday PayExtended Medical LeaveBereavement LeaveEmployee Assistance Program and Emotional Health Support LineWorkers’ Compensation InsuranceProfessional Liability InsuranceLegal InsuranceGym Membership DiscountUniform VoucherDifferential PayIncentive PayCHCL's mission is to provide quality primary and preventative health care services to those in need. If you are aligned with CHCL's mission and love working in a fast-paced clinic setting, please apply today.CHCL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.