Dental Assistant

Benevis • Lubbock, TX

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Allington Dental and Braces is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to join their growing team in Lubbock. The role involves supporting the dental care team in providing quality and affordable dental care, with a focus on creating happy and healthy smiles. The position requires a commitment to the company's mission of serving communities and a passion for working with children, who make up a significant portion of the patient base. The Dental Assistant will play an integral part in patient care, from guiding patients through processes to assisting with treatments and ensuring the readiness of dental operatory rooms.

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

• Texas RDA - Required
• Ortho Experience - Preferred
• Bilingual Spanish - Preferred
• 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)

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 and much more!
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Company provided certification trainings-These certifications include CPR certificates, Radiology certificates, Nitrous Oxide certificates, etc.
• The company will reimburse selected employees for eligible training/testing expenses required to obtain or renew the certificate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED