Dental Assistant

Mortenson Dental Partners•Lubbock, TX

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Dental Assistant Join Our Caring Dental Family as a Dental Assistant! Are you passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles while working in a friendly and supportive environment? Do you thrive in a role where your skills make a real difference in patients' lives? If so, we'd love to meet you! We're looking for a talented and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. Our practice is more than just a dental office - it's a place where patients feel like family, and our team feels the same way about each other. What You'll Love About Us: A Positive, Team-Oriented Culture: We believe in supporting one another and celebrating successes - big or small. Opportunities for Growth: We're committed to helping you advance your skills and reach your career goals. Modern Technology & Techniques: Work with state-of-the-art tools in a practice that values staying ahead of the curve. Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and an environment that respects your personal time.

Requirements

CPR/X-ray certification
High School Diploma or equivalent
Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment.
Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

Assists the Doctor and Practice Manager to ensure that procedures and practices to provide quality care are upheld by the clinical team, and maintain a safe and efficient schedule.
Oversees and approves all clinical supplies and inventory to make sure office is fully stocked with what is needed to operate on a daily basis and staying within set budget expectations.
Places and finishes permanent restorations, completes preliminary impressions; provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; and passing instruments. Any other duties as needed.
Leads the clinical team in actions by promoting best practices in patient care.