We are looking for an experienced licensed registered dental assistant for a private dental office. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods includes autoclave
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like making crowns, dentures and guards
• Good computer skills and digital charting
• Excellent communication, professional appearance and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is required
• References required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Texas registered dental assistant license (Required)

Work Location: In person