Dental Assistant - Part Time

Familia Dental | Plainview, TX•Plainview, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Plainview Tx office is looking for a Dental Assistant to join their team! We provide on the job training, so certification is not required to be hired as a DA. Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real impact? We are seeking compassionate, patient-focused individuals to join our dental team as a Dental Assistant-no prior experience or certification required. We provide comprehensive on-the-job training to help you succeed. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care while supporting our clinical team in a fast-paced, positive environment. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in dental healthcare and grow with a supportive team.

Requirements

Exceptional customer/patient service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
Basic computer knowledge and experience with dental management software experience. Denticon experience is preferred.
Ability to work in fast paced, patient-focused environment.
Detail oriented.
Able to carry out written and verbal instructions
Organizational and time management skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Meet state requirements for DA duties, continuing education, or license; Basic Life Support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate, and radiography certificate
Dental assisting experience is preferred, but not required.
Experience working within healthcare or related field strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Denticon experience is preferred
Dental assisting experience is preferred, but not required.
Experience working within healthcare or related field strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Welcome and escort patient in a professional and friendly manner from reception area to and from the treatment areas.
Ensure treatment rooms are equipped and stocked with inventory and re-order when necessary.
Take and record patient’s medical and dental histories and vital signs, blood pressure & pulse.
Document/chart all dental procedures performed during each visit per Dentist’s instructions and legal requirements.
Take and develop dental diagnostic x-rays.
Pour and base diagnostic models and fabricate temporary restorations – as allowed by state law.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist Dentist during dental procedures.
Effectively provide dental education and information to patients to ensure patient awareness of dental health, and oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
Notify Office Manager of equipment trouble or general safety concerns
Attend and participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and regular office meetings.
Recognize and be sensitives to patients’ emotions
Understand and follow company policy and procedures
Understand and follow state and federal laws related to a dental office
Other tasks as assigned.