Part-time Dental Assistant
About The Position
Topaz Dentistry and Braces in San Antonio is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to join their growing team. This role involves supporting the office and assisting dental staff with treatments, with a focus on providing quality, affordable dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. The company's mission is to make the world a happier place, one smile at a time, and they serve over a million smiles annually. The position involves working with children, who make up a significant portion of the patient base, and participating in community outreach events. As a Dental Assistant, you will be an integral part of the care team, supporting the office and assisting professional dental staff with treatment. You will help uphold the mission of providing excellent dental care and creating memorable patient experiences. The team values teamwork and genuine care for patients.
Requirements
- Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required
- Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
- Other duties as assigned
Nice To Haves
- X-ray certification preferred according to State and individual practices
- Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to State and individual practices
- Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent)
- Love working with kids (they make up 70% or more of our patient base)
- Participate in morning huddles (hey, even ask to run one!), let your peers know how much you appreciate them, highlight great examples of customer focus, collaboration etc.
- Get out into your community -- participate in local events including school screenings, presentations and any opportunity to promote a positive image of us
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
- Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment
- Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions
- Prepare patient for examination and treatment
- Take x-rays and save to patient charts (dependent on location)
- Responsible for the operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms
- Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
- Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs and rooms
- Assist professional dental staff with treatment
- Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart
- Assist with suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical procedures
- Pour, trim and polish impression casts
- Fabricate custom impression trays
- Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Monthly bonuses based on Office performance
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K with match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Company provided certification trainings (CPR certificates, Radiology certificates, Nitrous Oxide certificates, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
