Dental Assistant

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Dallas, TX

Job Description

```Duties:```
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Take and record vital signs of patients
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Perform dental receptionist duties such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical documentation
- Follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality

```Qualifications:```
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a dental assistant training program or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
- Proficiency in Dentrix or similar dental practice management systems
- Familiarity with medical coding and billing processes
- Ability to take accurate dental x-rays
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting the dentist in providing quality dental care to patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting during procedures, taking vital signs, sterilizing instruments, taking x-rays, managing patient records, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA guidelines. We are looking for a candidate who is knowledgeable in dental procedures, proficient in Dentrix or similar systems, and has excellent communication skills. If you are a dedicated individual with a passion for dentistry and providing exceptional patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends