Experienced Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Lucrative monthly bonuses

Paid Vacation & Holidays

401k with matching

Health, dental, and vision plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Artistic Dentistry in Houston seeks a qualified Dental Assistant to prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and support the dentists during procedures. You will take and process X-rays, maintain patient records, and help with scheduling and billing.

The ideal candidate has 18+ months clinical experience, completion of a certified dental assistant program, and radiographic certification. Coronal polishing is a plus; a positive team player with strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a certified dental assistant training program is required.
• Radiographic certification is required.
• Coronal Polishing is a plus, but not required.
• Minimum 18 months of clinical experience as a dental assistant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure equipment is ready for dentists.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays of patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments; advise on oral hygiene.
• Provide post-operative instructions and support other administrative duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Professionalism

Driven

Education

Certified dental assistant training

Radiographic certification

Coronal Polishing (bonus)

Job description

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Location:

Artistic Dentistry

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a certified dental assistant training program required. Radiographic certification required. Coronal Polishing is a plus, but not required.
• Skills and Experience: 18 months or more of clinical experience as a dental assistant required.
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients
• A positive team player that goes the extra mile to provide the best care to our patients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive rate per hour + lucrative monthly bonuses!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules
• Employee Assistance Program

FLSA Status

Exempt

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