Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Dallas, TX
Our office is urgently hiring for dental assistant, bilingual in SPANISH and ENGLISH is a must. we prefer someone with at least 6 months of experience, ** THIS IS ALSO A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR RECENT GRADUATES The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Lead RDA and are responsible for a wide range of tasks in the dental office - ranging from patient care, assisting the dentist, sterilizing and xrays Prepare patients for Dentist examination through pre-exam evaluations, including , medical history and obtaining vitals Build relationship with patients to ensure they comfortable and relaxed throughout visit Assist Dentist with dental charting, chair-side procedure assistance such as suctioning, swabbing, place and remove of rubber dams/matrices/wedges, application of topical anesthetic; and materials and instrument preparation including but not limited to cements, amalgam, composites, impression materials etc Perform infection control to CDC, ADA, and OSHA standards; sterilize treatment rooms before and after patient visits, sterilize instruments and other work areas Advanced duties include sealant application and nitrous monitoring after completing required courses Competencies for Excellence Concern for Order and Quality; Detail-Oriented: High standards for quality; Keeps records, checks quality of work and documentation; Must follow specific protocols to ensure compliance Teamwork: Work to develop friendly and supporting atmosphere; Pitch in and help others Self-Management: Exhibit self-confidence while interacting with patients and team; Functions effective under pressure; Manages own behavior to prevent or reduce feelings of stress Competitive pay and bonus structure â starting salary $17/hour to $20/hour depending on experience New Grads welcome! Wide variety of additional benefits including: Medical 401(k) PTO pay Paid Holidays Bonus potential based on achieving certain number of business objectives per month Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Dallas, TX 75220: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
