Dental Assistant

The role

You will provide patient service and assist the dentist with clinical and administrative tasks. This includes preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, and managing dental records.

What you will do

• Welcoming patients to the dental office
• Preparing patients for treatment
• Selecting and set up instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
• Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Scheduling appointments and post op visits
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Assisting with payment procedures

Required qualifications

• At least 1+ years of proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A strong attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• A high school diploma
• A certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)
• An active state radiology license (if required by law)
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time

Nice to have

• specialty is preferred
• Nitrous certified (preferred)

Benefits

• BCBS Medical & Dental insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy (employee only)
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) plan w/match options
• HSA / FSA Account Access
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off

About the company

The Endodontic Group in Dallas, TX is a busy specialty practice. Specialty1 Partners provides human resources and payroll support for the practice.