Dental Assistant- HOMES

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Gesundheitsunternehmen sucht einen engagierten Dentalassistenten, der klinische Unterstützung für Zahnärzte bietet. Diese Rolle umfasst die Reinigung und Sterilisation von Instrumenten, die Unterstützung bei der Patientenüberwachung und die Gewährleistung eines reibungslosen Ablaufs in der Klinik. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Patientenversorgung haben und Teil eines dynamischen Teams werden möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie. Nutzen Sie die Chance, in einem Unternehmen zu arbeiten, das seit über 125 Jahren der Gemeinschaft dient und eine bedeutende Rolle in der Gesundheitsversorgung spielt.

Qualifications

• Abschluss eines Dentalassistentenprogramms bevorzugt.
• Kenntnisse in zahnärztlichen Techniken und Instrumenten erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung von Zahnärzten bei klinischen Funktionen.
• Reinigung, Sterilisation und Anordnung von Instrumenten.

Skills

Kommunikation mit Patienten

Kenntnisse in zahnärztlichen Techniken

Kenntnisse in der Handhabung von Instrumenten

Fähigkeit zur Patientenüberwachung

Education

Abschluss eines Dentalassistentenprogramms

Tools

Zahnärztliche Instrumente

Job description

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: 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 generally opening and closing the clinic.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

- Prefer completion of a Dental Assistant program.

Experience:

- None.

Equivalent Experience:

- None.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

- 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

Skills or Special Abilities:

- 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.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.As part of our commitment to our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.