What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Wellness Pointe?
Company Description
At Wellness Pointe, everyone will receive an exceptional quality of care. The center has expanded into a multifaceted clinic that offers obstetrics, pediatrics, general medicine, family planning, and dentistry. Some of the other services offered by our well qualified staff include education, intervention, and management of the many social issues that impact our community. Everyone is treated in complete confidence. Medicaid, Medicare, and most private health insurance is accepted.
Job Description
The Dental Assistant will assist the clinic dentist during examination and treatment of patients, includes helping patients remain as comfortable as possible before, during, and after treatment.
• Exposing and processing dental x-rays;
• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials.
• Providing patients with oral care instructions following such procedures as surgery or placement of a restoration
• Makes study models of patients teeth.
• Performing administrative assistance to the clinic and scheduling tasks.
• Assisting the dentist during treatment.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Licensed by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
• Certificate of registration issued by the State Board for dental x-rays
• 1 to 3 years of related dental clinic experience
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate driving record and auto liability
insurance that meets the minimum required
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of dental care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community patient care services in area of expertise.
• Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
• Superior organizational and problem solving skills
Additional Information
Wellness Pointe is an Equal Opportunity, 'Veteran Friendly' Employer.
