Dental Assistant

OrthoDent•Bryan, TX

13d

About The Position

Full time dental assistant opening in a thriving dental practice! Safari Dental and Orthodontics is a fast paced and exciting dental practice seeking that dynamic personality to help us serve our patients in an extraordinary way! We provide pediatric, general and orthodontic services. We have an immediate opening for a full time dental assistant.

Requirements

Fits our dynamic culture and values
Has a minimum of 2 years experience as a dental assistant
Certifications required: RDA
A self-starter with a positive outlook, plus a solution oriented and proactive approach
A strong service mentality, supports the needs of patients and pays attention to detail
Team oriented

Responsibilities

Providing outstanding customer service with the patient as #1 priority; partnering with staff, timely and successfully resolves patient complaints, concerns and questions
Fully assisting the dentist chair side in the process of treating patients
Taking and developing radio graphs
Recording patients’ medical history; taking blood pressure and pulse
Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
Providing patients with instructions for oral care following appointments and procedures
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to improve or maintain oral health
Performing operatory set up and break down
Sterilizing instruments