Dental Assistant

Wave Dental Professionals; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wave Dental Professionals is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our dedicated team. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, educating patients, and ensuring a pristine and safe working environment. Benefits include a 401k plan, health insurance, and professional development opportunities. We pride ourselves on exceptional patient care and a collaborative workplace culture.

Benefits

401k plan with company match

Health insurance (vision and dental included)

2 weeks PTO

Up to 7 paid holidays

Life insurance

Bonus and commission potential

Long-term and short-term disability options

CE opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Experience with making temps and iTero scans is a plus.
• CPR & First Aid certified.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care.
• Document dental services in patient records.

Skills

Patient education

Instrumentation

Infection control

Radiographic studies

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid X-ray certificate

Current CDA, RDA, or EFDA license

Job description

Description

Overview of Job

*MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A DA*

experience with making temps, taking scans with iTero and assisting with implants is a plus!

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to work with our exceptional GP dentist! EFDA experience is a plus!

We are a general dentistry practice, and we strive to provide exemplary, personalized dental care in a friendly, relaxing environment at an excellent value. We treat every patient with compassion and integrity, utilizing proven, efficient systems and technologies. We believe in preventative dental care for our patients, and we educate them on how to maintain their dental health for life. Patient experience is our top priority, and we strive to 'WOW' our patients, as well as each other.

Schedule:

Tuesday 8-5

Wednesday 9-5

Thursday 8-6

Friday 8-5

*every other Saturday required 9-2

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Fabricates restorations; cleans and polishes removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment
• Maintains dental supplies inventory.

Benefits

• 401k plan (with company match after 90 days)
• Health insurance, including vision and dental
• 2 weeks PTO
• up to 7 paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Bonus and commission potential
• Long-term and short-term disability options
• CE opportunities

#indeedwavedp

Requirements

Education and Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one-year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession.
• Valid X-ray certificate.
• Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements).
• CPR & first aid certificate.

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager