Pediatric Dental Assistant: Elevate Patient Care

PDS Health; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time to volunteer in your local社区

Job summary

PDS Health in Richmond, TX is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and deliver the Perfect Patient Experience (PPE). You will prepare patients, assist with exams, and maintain a clean, sterile operatory, collaborating with the team to ensure smooth daily schedules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced dental office; radiographs/intra-oral imaging experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration.
• Specialty Dental Assistants must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. Driver’s license must be verified by completing a background check and motor vehicle record check at the time of hire.
• Specialty Dental Assistants are required to timely travel to multiple offices per day, in some cases several times per day, and must have reliable means of transportation to travel to assigned offices.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties.
• Actively participate in the PPE by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns.
• Escort patients to/from the front desk and introduce them to other team members as appropriate.
• Communicate with the front and back office teams to ensure the Orthodontists schedule runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment; clean each operatory in accordance with the state applicable infection control guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Multitask

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

One-year certificate

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

PDS Health in Richmond, TX is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and deliver the Perfect Patient Experience (PPE). You will prepare patients, assist with exams, and maintain a clean, sterile operatory, collaborating with the team to ensure smooth daily schedules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced dental office; radiographs/intra-oral imaging experience is a plus.