Dental Assistant: Chairside Support & Patient Care

SAN-Jose-Clini; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

San José Clinic seeks a part-time Dental Assistant to support dentists, hygienists, and patient access staff in delivering primary dental care. Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, charting, radiographs, sterilization, and maintaining a clean operatory.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, graduate from an accredited dental assistant program, TX radiographs certification, 1 year chair-side and 4-handed dentistry experience, and CPR-BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program.
• Registered with the Texas Board of Dental Examiners to perform radiographs.
• Minimum 1 year experience in chair side and 4 handed dentistry, including records management and sterilization.
• Hold and maintain CPR-BLS certification.
• Knowledge of general dentistry procedures.
• Organizational skills, multi-tasking, and time management.
• Ability to operate computer, copier, and fax machine.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and practice management software.
• Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures.
• English and Spanish communication能力.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to dentist and hygienist in procedures and treatments.
• Assist with patient activities including recording histories, vital signs, charting and radiographs, and obtaining consent forms.
• Prepare operatory and maintain equipment; manage patient flow and scheduling.
• Maintain a clean, well-equipped clinic and organized patient care areas; record data as directed.
• Notify staff of patient requests for referrals and appointments.
• Explain post-treatment instructions and patient contribution for care.
• Assist with sterilization of instruments and stocking supplies.
• Institute emergency measures as needed during treatment.
• Complete patient scheduling and provide backup coverage to the Patient Access Specialist.
• Ensure prosthodontic care is returned from dental lab for next appointment.
• Work with dental team and other departments to coordinate activities.
• Follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines; assist in compliance.
• Maintain patient information confidentiality.
• Follow San José Clinic policies and mission.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Customer relations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Practice management software

Radiographic equipment

Job description

San José Clinic seeks a part-time Dental Assistant to support dentists, hygienists, and patient access staff in delivering primary dental care. Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, charting, radiographs, sterilization, and maintaining a clean operatory.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, graduate from an accredited dental assistant program, TX radiographs certification, 1 year chair-side and 4-handed dentistry experience, and CPR-BLS.