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Dental Assistant

Active Dental - Collins St Dental

Dental Assistant

Irving, TX
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We're hiring a personable Dental Assistant to provide extraordinary customer service to our patients. Responsibilities include assisting our dental staff with examinations and procedures, obtaining dental records, scheduling appointments and ensuring our patients leave our practice with a smile. Candidates should be great communicators and have great time management skills. If you're interested in joining our team, apply today! Responsibilities: Evaluate and document vital signs and medical history for patient records, take x-rays of patients’ mouths, and apply a topical anesthetic for dental procedures, if needed Adhere to all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use Help dentists and dental hygienists during procedures or examinations by providing suction, handing off dental instruments, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team Welcome patient and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during their appointment Provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients’ teeth and gums after procedures, answer any questions they may have about dental hygiene, and schedule appointments for patient care follow up Qualifications: Active BLS/CPR certification is required Must possess a current state license as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) An Associate’s Degree or a certification from a college or technical school training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required Experience with dental software, updating patient histories, and computer skills are needed Proficiency with computers, and experience updating patient histories, and with dental software is necessary Minimum 3 years of dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant • This is a full-time position - Required willingness to work differing shifts between 7am-7pm, Monday thru Friday (some Saturdays required) Compensation: $15-$18 hourly