Dental Assistant - Little Boots Pediatric Dentistry - Fort Worth, TX

The Dental Assistant performs duties such as: prepare the patient for the treatment, assist the dentist in performing their treatment to the patient in restorative dentistry or oral surgery, prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentist’s use, take x-rays and assist the dentist in laboratory work. Assisting the pediatric dentist during a variety of treatment procedures Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) Asking about the patient's medical history and weight and vitals Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment Helping kids feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment Providing patients and parents with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling) Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; 
(e.g. toothbrushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) Assisting in front office duties such as answering the phone, scheduling patients, etc. Communicating with parents and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone) Keep operatories neat and orderly Making sure supplies are stocked at all times To ensure that no documents leave the practice premises with any clinical staff member, including associate doctor (ie.; clinical charts, health histories, patient information, etc.) Keeping your SDS Binder up-to-date To keep busy during down time with additional responsibilities To maintain clinical equipment To maintain a sterile and OSHA compliant environment To participate in CE courses To keep the dentist on time To be friendly, encouraging and an active listener with patients and co-workers To help ensure the clinic runs in a timely, efficient manner Pay: $22.95 - $27.64 per hour Expected hours: 14.0 – 22.0 per week Work Location: In person

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