Dental Assistant

Orthodent Management LLC

Victoria (TX)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A dental practice in Texas is searching for a motivated Dental Assistant to support patient care and dental operations. In this entry-level role, candidates must hold an RDA license, with experience preferred but not required, as training will be provided. Responsibilities include assisting the dentist, managing patient records, and ensuring a sanitized working environment. This full-time position focuses on delivering top-tier customer service and maintaining departmental efficiency.

Qualifications

An RDA license is essential.
Experience preferred but will train the right candidate.
Completing continuing education for certifications is required.

Responsibilities

Assist Dentist in treating patients.
Record patient's medical history and vital signs.
Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Dental software

Oral hygiene education

Education

RDA license

Tools

Dental software

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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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 sterilizes 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
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.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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