Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Growth Path

Frontline-Dental-Implant-Specialists; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Medical benefits

401k match

PTO

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Critical illness insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Frontline-Dental-Implant-Specialists is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant in Amarillo, TX to support doctors and hygienists with chair-side care and patient education. The role emphasizes accurate chart reviews, consent documentation, and a calm, collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a radiography certificate and a Dental Assistant credential, with CPR-BLS preferred and nitrous oxide certification possible in the state.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Radiography certification required.
• Dental Assistant certification.
• Current CPR-BLS certification preferred.
• Current Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia certification preferred or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist doctor and/or hygienist(s).
• Review patient charts before arrival and document health history.
• Ensure all consent forms are completed prior to procedures.
• Perform basic dental procedures such as cleaning, X-rays, and impressions.
• Clean, sterilize and prepare equipment and operatory before/after appointments.
• Track lab cases and monitor dental supplies.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and OSHA/BBP compliance.
• Educate patients and address questions to alleviate concerns.
• Assist administrative team with scheduling patients.

Skills

Chair-side manner

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

OSHA compliance

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiography certification

Dental Assistant certification

CPR/BLS certification

Nitrous oxide analgesia certification preferred

Tools

Radiography equipment

Dental impression materials

Dental sterilization equipment

Job description

Frontline-Dental-Implant-Specialists is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant in Amarillo, TX to support doctors and hygienists with chair-side care and patient education. The role emphasizes accurate chart reviews, consent documentation, and a calm, collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a radiography certificate and a Dental Assistant credential, with CPR-BLS preferred and nitrous oxide certification possible in the state.