Dental Assistant — Day Shift Clinic Support

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) invites a Dental Assistant to join the Jail Main Clinic. The role is full-time days, 8am–4pm, Monday through Friday, performing front-line clinical support, instrument sterilization, radiograph support, stock control, and patient movement.

A preferred completion of a Dental Assistant program; current Texas Dental Assistant registration; Heartsaver CPR within 90 days. Strong communication and instrument knowledge required to serve patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Prefer completion of a Dental Assistant program.
• Must have current Dental Assistant registration with Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
• Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Military Training Network.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, hospital staff and the general public.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of dental assisting techniques and equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of oral surgery instruments and reconstructive surgery on patients.
• Must be able to maintain records of all necessary data.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patients' needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate skill in taking radiographs, blood pressure, D-sticks, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and in recognizing the names of instruments and the order in which they are used.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical support functions to dentists by cleaning, sterilizing and arranging instruments, equipment and rooms; supporting the production of radiographs; maintaining necessary stocks and supplies; moving and monitoring patients; and opening/closing the clinic.

Skills

Communication skills

Dental radiographs

Sterilization techniques

Patient care

Record keeping

Equipment handling

Education

Dental Assistant program

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) invites a Dental Assistant to join the Jail Main Clinic. The role is full-time days, 8am–4pm, Monday through Friday, performing front-line clinical support, instrument sterilization, radiograph support, stock control, and patient movement.

A preferred completion of a Dental Assistant program; current Texas Dental Assistant registration; Heartsaver CPR within 90 days. Strong communication and instrument knowledge required to serve patients and staff.