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Dental Office Assistant

Active Dental - Collins St Dental

Dental Office Assistant

Irving, TX
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We’re searching for a diligent dental assistant to provide support to our dentist’s office. You’ll be responsible for supporting our dental staff, helping prep for examinations and procedures, obtaining dental records, scheduling appointments, and ensuring our patients leave our practice with a smile. Applicants should be extremely thorough, possess excellent communication skills, and have a knack for customer service. Interested in becoming part of the team? Apply now! Responsibilities: Sterilize and lay out dental instruments and get all equipment ready, such as x-ray machines, anesthetics, and impression materials, to prepare treatment rooms for examinations and dental procedures Give patients advice on a good oral health care regime so they can maintain a healthy smile Help with administrative duties such as welcoming patients, taking phone calls, making appointments for dental visits, ordering supplies, and handling billing Provide postoperative instructions to patients so they are informed about how to care for their teeth and gums after procedures to prevent infection Assist dentists and dental hygienists during any procedures or examinations by handing off dental instruments and ensure each patient's mouth is comfortable, dry, and accessible to the dentist • Aid dentists and dental hygienists during examinations and procedures by handing them dental instruments and make sure patients’ mouths are comfortable, dry, and accessible to the dentist • Walk patients through a good oral health care regime so they can maintain a healthy smile • Get the patient area ready for any examinations or procedures by preparing equipment like x-ray machines, anesthetics, and impression materials and sanitizing and laying out dental instruments • Help with administrative duties such as welcoming patients, taking phone calls, making appointments for dental visits, ordering supplies, and handling billing • Record each patients treatment information during their visit and ensure dental records have the most current information • Prepare the patient area for any examinations or procedures by getting equipment such as x-ray machines, anesthetics, and impression materials ready and sterilizing and laying out dental instruments • Help dentists during any procedures or examinations by handing off dental instruments • Perform administrative duties such as greeting patients, answering phone calls and setting up appointments for dental visits, ordering dental supplies, and handling billing • Write down patients treatment information after every visit and ensure their dental records are kept up to date • Provide patients with oral health care advice to ensure they maintain a healthy smile Qualifications: Basic data entry and computer skills Exemplary interpersonal, communication, and multitasking skills Have the ability to give patients exceptional care and service Candidates must have graduated from an accredited dental assistance program with an associate’s degree • Must have an associate degree in an accredited dental assistant program • Applicants should have basic data entry and computer skills • Exemplary interpersonal, communication, and multitasking skills • Ability to provide superb patient care and customer service Skills, experience and availability required: • MUST BE A REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT IN THE STATE OF TEXAS • This is a full-time position - REQUIRED WILLINGNESS TO WORK DIFFERING SHIFTS BETWEEN 7 AM AND 7 PM, MONDAY THRU FRIDAY (SOME SATURDAYS REQUIRED) • PREFER AT LEAST A YEAR OF EXPERIENCE • Basic data entry and computer skills • Ability to provide superb patient care and customer service • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills The ideal candidate will encompass our core company values: • Accountability - be trainable with a strong work ethic and belief in teamwork • Positivity - create an environment filled with positive energy while striving for success • Innovation - have a willingness to experience new technology and innovative solutions in order to maximize your full potential • Compassion - listen and understand patients’ desires and needs in order to create a personal education plan on oral health • Adaptation - strive for excellence in service through education, quality of care, and adaptation of new technology every day Compensation: $15 - $20 hourly

    • Aid dentists and dental hygienists during examinations and procedures by handing them dental instruments and make sure patients’ mouths are comfortable, dry, and accessible to the dentist • Walk patients through a good oral health care regime so they can maintain a healthy smile • Get the patient area ready for any examinations or procedures by preparing equipment like x-ray machines, anesthetics, and impression materials and sanitizing and laying out dental instruments • Help with administrative duties such as welcoming patients, taking phone calls, making appointments for dental visits, ordering supplies, and handling billing • Record each patients treatment information during their visit and ensure dental records have the most current information • Prepare the patient area for any examinations or procedures by getting equipment such as x-ray machines, anesthetics, and impression materials ready and sterilizing and laying out dental instruments • Help dentists during any procedures or examinations by handing off dental instruments • Perform administrative duties such as greeting patients, answering phone calls and setting up appointments for dental visits, ordering dental supplies, and handling billing • Write down patients treatment information after every visit and ensure their dental records are kept up to date • Provide patients with oral health care advice to ensure they maintain a healthy smile