Dental Assistant

Hope Health; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hope Health in Waxahachie, TX is seeking a qualified Registered Dental Assistant to join our dental team. You will assist the dentist, prepare and sterilize rooms, take x-rays, chart procedures, educate patients, and coordinate with reception on scheduling and charges.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a current Texas RDA license, at least 3 years of acute-care experience, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.
• Registered Dental Assistant with a current Texas license.
• Minimum of 3 years acute care experience.
• Computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes work according to mission of Clinic
• Greet patients cheerfully
• Assists dentist with all procedures
• Prepares rooms for procedures and clean rooms after all procedures
• Maintains sterilization - tracking of changing cold sterile monthly and disinfecting ultrasonic daily
• X-ray patients and charting of any existing work and/or missing teeth
• Assists dental hygienist with setting up and cleaning rooms for procedures
• Maintains x-ray machine
• Notes in patient charts work completed or work still to be done
• Educates patients on importance of oral health and answer any questions from patients
• Calls in prescriptions for patients per dentist orders
• Requests and maintains all patient records from other dental offices
• Orders and stocks all equipment and supplies
• Communicates with dental lab regarding pickups and deliveries
• Coordinates with receptionist regarding scheduling and appropriate charges for service

Skills

Time management

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas RDA license

Job description

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FullTime Waxahachie, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1081

General Summary

Maintains needed medications, supplies and equipment; maintains statistical data; coordinates educational materials for patients. Provides patient care as needed during dental clinics.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prioritizes work according to mission of Clinic
• Greet patients cheerfully
• Assists dentist with all procedures
• Prepares rooms for procedures and clean rooms after all procedures
• Maintains sterilization - tracking of changing cold sterile monthly and disinfecting ultrasonic daily
• X-ray patients and charting of any existing work and/or missing teeth
• Assists dental hygienist with setting up and cleaning rooms for procedures
• Maintains x-ray machine
• Notes in patient charts work completed or work still to be done
• Educates patients on importance of oral health and answer any questions from patients
• Calls in prescriptions for patients per dentist orders
• Requests and maintains all patient records from other dental offices
• Orders and stocks all equipment and supplies
• Communicates with dental lab regarding pickups and deliveries
• Coordinates with receptionist regarding scheduling and appropriate charges for service

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Exceptional time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well with others

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduated from an accredited high school or GED equivalent
• Registered Dental Assistant with a current Texas license
• Minimum of 3 years acute care experience
• Computer skills are necessary

Job Type: Full-Time

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off