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full-time 26 days ago

Dental Assistant

Austin Ranch Dental Studio

6800 Windhaven Parkway, The Colony, TX 75056
21 - 27/hr

About the Practice

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Job Description

Are you an experienced registered dental assistant who has a passion for working with oral healthcare patients? If so, we would love to talk with you. Our dental office is busy and growing, with a need for a dedicated assistant to work with our dentists and hygienists to provide exemplary dental care for our patients. Our ideal candidate has 3 years of dental practice experience in an assisting role, has a current RDA license, and is excellent at customer service, organization, and communication skills. If this sounds like you, start your application today!

Compensation:
$21 - $27 hourly depending on experience

Responsibilities:
Help dentists and dental hygienists during procedures or examinations by providing suction, handing off dental instruments, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team

Equip and prepare treatment rooms for examination and procedures by laying out necessary sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials

Greet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during the appointment

Assure all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations are met by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use

Evaluate and document vital signs and medical history for patient records, take x-rays of patients’ mouths, and apply a topical anesthetic for dental procedures, if needed

Screening procedures include assessment of oral health conditions, adult and child prophylaxis, periodontal charting, and periodontal therapy, including dispensing of subgingival medications

Scanning with iTero

Assisting the doctor with co-diagnosis of dental problems

Applying preventive materials to the teeth, such as fluorides and sealants, nutritional counseling, and providing oral hygiene instructions

Being familiar with Invisalign

Qualifications:
Computer skills and experience with dental software and updating patient histories is needed

Superb interpersonal skills, customer service, organization, and excellent communication skills are desired

3 years of dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant

Current BLS/CPR certification is required

State licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

I'm looking for someone outgoing who can talk to different types of patients!

Skill in providing excellent customer service and support; organizing and prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines; and excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to perform each position responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED certificate(required). Current CPR (BLS) is required. Minimum 1 year of experience as an RDA preferred but not required

License and/or Certification: Current RDA certification from Texas Dental Board(required). Current CPR certification(required)

About Company

Perks

Dental work benefits

No Saturdays

Holiday Pay

Flexible hours

About Austin Ranch Dental Studio

Austin Ranch Dental Studio provides comprehensive dental care for the whole family in a warm and welcoming environment. Their experienced doctors offer a range of services from preventative care to cosmetic dentistry, ensuring optimal oral health and beautiful smiles. With a commitment to patient comfort and satisfaction, they utilize the latest technology and techniques to deliver quality care.