Register Dental Assistant - Bridgeport Smiles - Bridgeport, TX

Job description
REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT WANTED | AVAILABLE TO START RIGHT AWAY
JOB IN PERSON - CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE OR WILLING TO RELOCATE AT BRIDGEPORT, TEXAS
We are looking for a Registered Dental Assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities:

Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort.
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed.
Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.
Undertake lab tasks as instructed.
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.
Schedule appointments.
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.

Skills Required:

Proven 1+ years of experience as Registered Dental Assistant
1+ Years of Open Dental Experience is highly preferred.
1+ years of Dental Experience is must.
Certification are must - Nitrous oxide.
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
Understanding of health & safety regulations.
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus.
Good computer skills.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Attention to detail.
Well-organized and reliable.
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred.
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA).

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Registered Dental Assistant: 1 year (Required)
Open Dental: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Nitrous Oxide Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Bridgeport, TX 76426 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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