Dental Assistant Trainee

Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics Healthcare Management, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and innovative dental team dedicated to providing exceptional care! As a Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient comfort and assisting dentists with various procedures. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth, including certifications and mentorship programs to advance your career. With a supportive environment and a focus on personal development, you can thrive in your role while making a positive impact on patients' lives. If you are eager to learn and passionate about patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive pay and bonus structure

Vacation and PTO

$25,000 Company-paid Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Team Member Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Identity Protection

Qualifications

• No dental experience required; new grads welcome.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and assist with dental procedures.
• Perform infection control and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-Oriented

Teamwork

Self-Management

Adaptability

Integrity & Credibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

iTero Scanner

X-ray Equipment

Job description

Are you passionate about providing the highest level of quality care to your patients? We are hiring for multiple Dental Assistant positions in all locations! We offer a huge opportunity for career growth with great training – No dental experience required!

Who Are We?

We are Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics and we believe in taking a personal approach to dentistry. Since our humble beginnings in Texas in 1967, we’ve been a trusted friend for our patients near and far. At Jefferson, we understand it takes more than clinical excellence to earn a patient’s trust. It’s of the utmost importance that we all see the patient as a unique individual and demonstrate that their care plan is designed around each of their needs. We’ll do whatever it takes to put a smile on each patient’s face, so the rest of the world can see how amazing it is. We truly change people’s lives. Do you want to be a part of our life-changing team?!

The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Lead RDA and is responsible for a wide range of tasks in the dental office - ranging from patient care and education to administrative duties to laboratory functions. Note: All employees need to be flexible and available to provide dental assistance and perform front desk duties based on patient needs and as directed by office management.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare patients for Dentist examination through pre-exam evaluations, including iTero scanning, X-rays, medical history and obtaining vitals.
• Build relationships with patients to ensure they are comfortable and relaxed throughout the visit.
• Assist Dentist with dental charting and chair-side procedure assistance such as suctioning, swabbing, placing and removing rubber dams/matrices/wedges, application of topical anesthetic; and materials and instrument preparation including but not limited to cements, amalgam, composites, impression materials etc.
• Perform infection control to CDC, ADA, and OSHA standards; sterilize treatment rooms before and after patient visits, sterilize instruments and other work areas.
• Advanced duties include sealant application and nitrous monitoring after completing required courses.

Competencies for Excellence

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Expresses ideas concisely both orally and in writing; tailors communication to specific person/audience; anticipates and manages effects of communication.
• Concern for Order and Quality; Detail-Oriented: High standards for quality; keeps records, checks quality of work and documentation; must follow specific protocols to ensure compliance.
• Teamwork: Work to develop a friendly and supportive atmosphere; pitch in and help others.
• Self-Management: Exhibit self-confidence while interacting with patients and team; functions effectively under pressure; manages own behavior to prevent or reduce feelings of stress.
• Integrity & Credibility: Able to gain the trust and respect of patients and co-workers; professional yet caring demeanor.
• Adaptability: Adapts to change in direction in order to support changing priorities.

The Perks!

• Competitive pay and bonus structure – starting salary $14/hour and bonuses of up to $800/month!
• New Grads welcome!
• Growth and advancement opportunities for leadership roles.
• Vacation and PTO.
• $25,000 of Company-paid Life Insurance.
• Wide variety of additional benefits including:
• Medical
• Vision
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Health Saving Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
• 401(k)
• Critical Illness
• Identity Protection
• Team Member Assistance Program

*Bonus potential based on achieving a certain number of business objectives per month.

Certification you will receive within 12 months:

• BLS (CPR) certification
• Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - Off-Site Training Provided
• Registered Dental Assistant X-Ray Certification (RDA) - Off-Site Training Provided.
• Infection control / OSHA / HIPAA certifications - free
• Pit and fissure sealant training
• Coronal polishing training
• Guidance into RDA certification
• Continued mentorship to grow as a leader in this company - career Path from DA- LDA - Mentor DA- Trainer DA- Compliance Officer or you can choose operational career path and we can help you with development to even become office manager in the future.

Dental Assistant Duties Include:

• Take X-rays Digital
• Maintain equipment and supplies
• Assist dentist with procedures
• Maintain a friendly, warm, and clean environment for patients and their families