Dental Assistant

OrthoDent; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoDent in Luling, Texas is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support our general dental practice. Some experience is advantageous, but we will train the right person to provide high-quality patient care.

The role involves chairside assistance, taking and developing radiographs, maintaining infection control, and preparing operatory setups. Candidates should communicate clearly, follow safety protocols, and help educate patients on oral health while supporting the team.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but will train the right candidate.
• Ability to take and develop radiographs.
• Maintain OSHA safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides outstanding customer service with patient as #1 priority; partners with team to resolve concerns.
• Fully assists Dentist in chairside procedures as needed.
• Takes and develops dental radiographs.
• Records patient medical history; takes blood pressure and pulse.
• Maintains infection control and prepares sterilized instruments and equipment.
• Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Radiographic imaging

Patient care

Infection control

Office software

Tools

Dental software

HRIS

Job description

Dental assistant needed for a general dental practice in Luling, Texas. Some experience an advantage but will train the right person.

Job Description

Position title: Dental Assistant

Purpose: The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist(s) in patient clinical procedures and provides treatment, assistance and comfort to patients. The Dental Assistant performs operational and clerical functions relating to the office and patient visits.

Essential Functions

• Provides outstanding customer service with patient as #1 priority; partnering with team members, timely and successfully resolves patient complaints, concerns and questions
• Fully assists Dentist in the process of treating patients through chairside assisting as needed
• Takes and develops dental radiographs
• Records patient's medical history; takes blood pressure and pulse
• Serves as an infection control officer, develops infection control protocol and prepares and sterilize instruments and equipment
• Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as placement of a restoration
• Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to improve or maintain oral health including but not limited to tooth brushing, flossing, nutritional counseling
• Takes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts; models of teeth
• Prepares operatory set up and break down
• Sterilizes instruments
• Effectively understands and utilizes company dental software, HRIS, applicable Microsoft Suite applications and other internet vehicles as necessary
• Understands company’s timekeeping system and enters hours worked and PTO appropriately and timely; gains pre‑approval from Office Manager for overtime; notifies Office Manager immediately of discrepancy in hours paid through payroll
• Maintains facilities and equipment in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations including OSHA; follows required OSHA and Workers’ Compensation safety procedures and processes as necessary
• Completes continuing education as required by office and by law for certifications including but not limited to Dental Assisting, X-ray, and Nitrous; monitors so that certifications do not expire
• Travels as necessary for business related functions and training

Nonessential Functions

• Orders supplies as necessary following office procedures and budget
• Performs additional tasks as necessary or assigned to achieve office/company goals

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.