Dental Assistant: Elevate Patient Care & Chairside Support

PDS Health; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Volunteer time off

Weekend shift premium

Job summary

PDS Health is seeking Registered Dental Assistants to support dentists in delivering high-quality dental care in a fast-paced setting. The role involves assisting with procedures, taking x-rays and intra-oral pictures, and educating patients on oral health while ensuring a clean, sterile environment.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or certification, compliance with state regulations, and strong chair-side skills to promote efficient and informed treatment for patients.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or GED and mandated training courses for state certification/licensure
• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling)

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist to gain patient commitment for best possible treatment with urgency
• Participate in Perfect Patient Experience by focusing on optimal treatment and addressing patient needs
• Maintain clean, sterile environment and prepare patients for treatment
• Take x-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed by the dentist
• Instruct patients on postoperative and oral health care as directed by the dentist
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatories per ADA guidelines
• Comply with State, Federal and other regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies)

Skills

Chair-side skills

Patient communication

Infection control procedures

Education

Associate degree or certificate

GED or equivalent

Job description

PDS Health is seeking Registered Dental Assistants to support dentists in delivering high-quality dental care in a fast-paced setting. The role involves assisting with procedures, taking x-rays and intra-oral pictures, and educating patients on oral health while ensuring a clean, sterile environment.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or certification, compliance with state regulations, and strong chair-side skills to promote efficient and informed treatment for patients.