Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Assistant - Captivating Smiles - Cedar Park, TX

POSITION SUMMARY Looking for a Full-time Assist Dentist, set up and maintenance of equipment, prepare patient for treatment from beginning to end of patient appointment in an great team environment ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist Dentist during dental procedures. Record treatment information in patient records. Chart existing and proposed treatment in Open Dental Expose dental diagnostic x-rays. Is responsible for x-ray sensor care and guidelines. Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients. Assist Dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies. Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist. Dismiss patients with proper hand offs to other departments. Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs. Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions. Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth. Complies with: Dental Depot policies and procedures; OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and HIPAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations POSITION QUALIFICATIONSCompetency Statement(s)procedures.ability.SKILLS & ABILITIESEducation: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): RequiredExperience: Completion of Dental Assisting Program or minimum one year experience as a DentalAssistant.Computer Skills:Efficiently operates assigned computer software and other equipment,Other Requirements: Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task. Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others. Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative. Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work. Must have a valid driver's license, proof of valid vehicle insurance and must have annual Motor Vehicle Record Check, as a condition of employment if employee operates any Company owned vehicles or drives their own personal vehicle for Company business purposes. Understands HIPAA to ensure patient privacy. Clear understanding of sterilization system and infection control. Working knowledge of the following procedures: Composite fillings, extractions, crown preps, impression and temporary crown fabrication, alginate and System 1 and 2 impressions, adjusting and crown delivery. crown, prophylaxis, wax try in, adjusting and delivery flexible and cast metal partials, adjusting and delivering dentures. Must have signed the Hepatitis B Vaccination Form declining or accepting the vaccination within 30 days of Employment. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $20.00 to $25.00 /hour Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Dental Assisting: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred) X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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