Dental Assistant
About The Position
We are seeking Dental Assistants who are passionate about making a difference in our community. At Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) we strive for exceptional, equitable patient care that leads to healthier communities. Our Dental Assistants assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a dentist. Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Work Schedule Includes $750 Signing Bonus! If you have the ambition and desire to work in a friendly and fun environment, LSCC is the place for you! A Day in the Life of a Dental Assistant may look like this: Greet and prepare dental patients Assist dentists during procedures and maintain instruments and supplies Perform basic and some moderately complex dental procedures Assisting in handing instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment Prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care Recording patients’ health histories Taking and developing x-rays and preparing dental compounds Taking pouring and trimming dental impressions and seating temporary restorations
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Active Texas Dental Assistant License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Dental Assistant, minimum of one (1) year
- Proficiency with EMR system
- Bilingual English/Spanish language skills are a definite plus
Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare dental patients
- Assist dentists during procedures and maintain instruments and supplies
- Perform basic and some moderately complex dental procedures
- Assisting in handing instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care
- Recording patients’ health histories
- Taking and developing x-rays and preparing dental compounds
- Taking pouring and trimming dental impressions and seating temporary restorations
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- LSCC paid Life insurance
- LSCC paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403b Employee Retirement Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
