Dental Assistant - No Experience Needed, On-the-Job Training

Familia Dental & Vivid Smiles; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & Time Off

On demand Pay

Part-Time Flex Time

Job summary

Familia Dental's Abilene office is seeking Dental Assistants to join their team. No certification required; on-the-job training provided to help you succeed.

You will support the dentist, manage patient flow, and contribute to a positive, patient-focused environment while growing your career in dental healthcare. Ideal candidates are compassionate, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer/patient service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication and listening.
• Basic computer knowledge and dental management software experience; Denticon preferred.
• Ability to work in fast paced, patient-focused environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Meet state requirements for DA duties, continuing education, or license; BLS/ CPR certificate and radiography certificate.
• Dental assisting experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience working within healthcare or related field strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and escort patient in a professional and friendly manner from reception area to and from the treatment areas.
• Ensure treatment rooms are equipped and stocked with inventory and re-order when necessary.
• Take and record patient’s medical and dental histories and vital signs, blood pressure & pulse.
• Document/chart all dental procedures performed during each patient visit per Dentist’s instructions and legal requirements.
• Take and develop dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Pour and base diagnostic models and fabricate temporary restorations – as allowed by state law.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist Dentist during dental procedures.
• Effectively provide dental education and information to patients to ensure patient awareness of dental health, and oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
• Notify Office Manager of equipment trouble or general safety concerns
• Attend and participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and regular office meetings.
• Recognize and be sensitives to patients’ emotions
• Understand and follow company policy and procedures
• Understand and follow state and federal laws related to a dental office
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Dental software

Denticon

Fast-paced

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Time management

BLS CPR

Radiography

Healthcare experience

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Familia Dental's Abilene office is seeking Dental Assistants to join their team. No certification required; on-the-job training provided to help you succeed.

You will support the dentist, manage patient flow, and contribute to a positive, patient-focused environment while growing your career in dental healthcare. Ideal candidates are compassionate, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.