Dental Assistant - LBU Community Clinic - Houston, TX

JOB STATEMENT
The Dental Assistant supports Dentists and Dental Hygienists in providing quality dental care to patients.
JOB FUNCTIONS

Greets patients, assists with check-in/out, and helps patients complete health and dental history forms.
Escorts patients to examination rooms, records vital signs, and assists during dental procedures.
Prepares and cleans rooms for procedures, and cleans/sterilizes instruments.
Exposes and develops dental radiographs and records treatment information in patient records.
Schedules appointments, verifies insurance, and handles transactions.
Notifies dental provider of patient arrival, and performs other tasks as required by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Specialized Training/Certifications: Dental Assistant Program, Texas State Board Registration, and CPR Certification
Experience: None
Knowledge: General Dentistry, Office Procedures (plus), Fluent in Spanish (plus)
Skills: Computer Literacy, Patient-Centered Focus, Attention to Detail, and Confidentiality
Abilities: Speak, Read, and Write English; Stand/Walk Majority of Shift; Assist Patients in Distress
Other: Maintain Immunizations, and Comfortable with Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids/Tissues

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