Registered Dental Assistant

Avenue 360 Health and Wellness; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Houston is seeking a Dental Assistant I. The role involves preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, and assisting dentists during procedures. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, BLS certification, and a Registered Dental Assistant license. The ideal applicant will be required to perform radiographs and educate patients about oral care. This position offers an essential opportunity to contribute to the health and wellness of the community.

Qualifications

• Certification in dental radiology is required.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in taking dental impressions using alginate and imperium material.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and sterilize instruments prior to treatments.
• Assist dentists and hygienists chair-side to deliver a positive patient experience.
• Perform radiographs including periapical and panoramic.

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification

Registered Dental Assistant license

Job description

About Avenue360 Health And Wellness

Avenue 360 is a FQHC that strives to provide high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360‑degree approach addresses medical needs and social and environmental challenges, like housing. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance. We believe income must not determine the level of access to quality health care.

Providing comprehensive, high quality, and caring service is the core of what we do, whether medical, hospice care, engaging adult activities, and supportive housing programs. We strive to address the many social determinants of healthy living in Greater Houston.

Our Values PACT

• We take PRIDE in our work.
• We have a positive ATTITUDE.
• We are CURIOUS.
• We are COMMITTED.
• We are CARING and CUSTOMER‑SERVICE oriented.
• We are a TEAM.
• We LEARN, GROW, and INNOVATE.

Overview

Work for a Federally Qualified Health Center. Dental Assistant I is responsible for preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, setting up rooms, and some dental hygiene tasks. To do well in this role you should have a dental radiology certification.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support personnel for Dental Assistant II, Hygienists, and All Dentists.
• Actively deliver a positive patient experience by striving to keep patients focused on the best possible treatment.
• Educate patients in oral care and ensure the sterility of instruments and operatory before subsequent patients arrive.
• Chair‑side dental assisting.
• Provide postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Perform the setup and breakdown of all operatory equipment, instruments, and documents on time, to meet regulatory and compliance requirements and to keep the doctor on schedule with daily patient care.
• Cleaning and maintenance of all dental equipment and instruments.
• Perform radiographs: periapical, bitewing, occlusal, and panoramic.
• Temporary assignment to front desk duties, including answering telephones, scheduling appointments, filing charts, copying, and prep charting.
• Laundry.
• Compliance with all policies and procedures including Joint Commission Standards.
• Maintain confidentiality for patients and patient’s records.
• Report any concerns of patients or dental clinic to Dental Assistant II promptly.
• Other duties as assigned by Dental Assistant II, Practice Manager or Dental Director.
• Proficiency in taking impressions using alginate and imperium material.

Education, Licensure/Certification

• High School diploma or GED.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required.
• Registered Dental Assistant license required.

Experience, Skills/Abilities Related Requirements

• Must be able to stand for at least 1 hour.
• Must be able to hear (needs to be able to communicate with dentist or other personnel while all are wearing masks and holding instruments).
• Must be able to wear latex or vinyl gloves.
• OSHA/Jurisprudence/Radiology Certification.

Continuing Education And Training Requirements

• Participates in trainings required by the agency, funding source(s), and/or as required by licensure if applicable.