Dental Assistant - Patient Care & Radiography Support

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health in Dallas, TX, seeks a Dental Assistant to support clinicians by cleaning, sterilizing and arranging instruments and rooms, and assisting with radiographs. The role also requires maintaining supplies, aiding patient movement, and helping to open and close the clinic.

Preferred qualifications include completion of a Dental Assistant program, Texas registration, and CPR training within 90 days. Strong communication with patients and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Complete a Dental Assistant program (preferred).
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Working knowledge of dental assisting techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of oral surgery instruments and reconstructive procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sterilize and arrange instruments, equipment and rooms.
• Support the production of radiographs.
• Maintain stocks and supplies.
• Move and monitor patients.
• Open and close the clinic.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiographs

Patient communication

Record keeping

Age-related care

Instrument handling

Education

Dental Assistant program

Job description

Parkland Health in Dallas, TX, seeks a Dental Assistant to support clinicians by cleaning, sterilizing and arranging instruments and rooms, and assisting with radiographs. The role also requires maintaining supplies, aiding patient movement, and helping to open and close the clinic.

Preferred qualifications include completion of a Dental Assistant program, Texas registration, and CPR training within 90 days. Strong communication with patients and staff is essential.