What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Castle Dental?
Overview
In this role, you’ll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You’ll be supporting many sides of the practice, greeting and guiding patients, and helping out across the office as needed.
Schedule (days/hours)
Monday through Thursday 8am -5pm Responsibilities:
$15 - $17 an hour About:
Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTOâ€), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.Â
Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.
Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com
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In this role, you’ll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You’ll be supporting many sides of the practice, greeting and guiding patients, and helping out across the office as needed.
Schedule (days/hours)
Monday through Thursday 8am -5pm Responsibilities:
- Assist the Dentist: Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during examinations, cleanings, and other dental procedures. This includes handing instruments, preparing materials, and ensuring patient comfort.
- Radiographs: Take and develop high-quality dental radiographs (X-rays) in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Sterilization and Infection Control: Follow sterilization procedures to clean and disinfect instruments and work areas, ensuring a safe and sterile environment.
- Prepare Treatment Areas: Set up and prepare dental operatory with necessary instruments, materials, and equipment for specific procedures.
- Patient Care: Educate patients about proper oral hygiene, provide pre- and post-operative care instructions, and ensure they are comfortable throughout treatment.
- Clinical Tasks: Assist with various procedures, such as placing fillings, taking impressions, performing soft tissue management, and applying sealants or fluoride treatments.
- Maintain Patient Records: Accurately update and maintain patient charts and records, ensuring all treatment information is properly documented.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the dental team to ensure the efficient and smooth operation of the dental office, helping other staff as needed.
- State of Texas Dental Assistant license
- CPR certification
- X-Ray license
- Use of electronic dental records
$15 - $17 an hour About:
Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTOâ€), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.Â
Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.
Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com
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Salary : $15 - $17
