Dental Assistant- Jail Main Clinic

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health in Dallas, TX, Jail Main Clinic seeks a Dental Assistant to provide clinical support to dentists, including cleaning, sterilizing, and arranging instruments and rooms. The role assists with radiographs, patient movement, and stock management, while maintaining essential records and ensuring smooth clinic operations.

Preferred candidates have a Dental Assistant program and a current Texas registration; Heartsaver CPR within 90 days is required from an authorized provider.

Qualifications

• Prefer completion of a Dental Assistant program.
• Must have current Dental Assistant registration with Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
• Heartsaver CPR completed within 90 days of hire from one of: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Military Training Network.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sterilize and arrange instruments, equipment and rooms.
• Support the production of radiographs and assist dentists during procedures.
• Maintain necessary stocks and supplies and manage clinic inventory.
• Move and monitor patients and help open/close the clinic.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff; maintain records.

Skills

Effective communication with patients

Dental assisting techniques

Radiographs / x-ray procedures

Instruments handling & sterilization

Record keeping

Patient safety for age-related and dis

Education

Dental Assistant program

Job description

Location: Jail Main Clinic

• Schedule: Fulltime Days, Monday-Friday (8am-4pm)

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.

Requisition ID:

990164