Staff members from Prism health North Texas Oak Cliff Health Center Clinic

Dental Assistant I Job – Dallas, TX

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Why You'll Love This Job

JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of a Dentist in a practice care setting, assists the dentist in providing dental treatment. Follows and supports the CARE model for patient experience.

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities of the Job:
  • Responsible for regular maintenance of high speed and low speed handpieces.
  • Collects and records patient health histories.
  • Patient management during dental procedures, monitors patient when N20 is being used.
  • Instrument transfer 4 handed dentistry while following sterile/OSHA procedures.
  • Dental procedure isolation techniques.
  • Prepares dental materials, cements, composite, impression materials, etc.
  • Ensures operatory is set up and broken down properly.
  • Conducts maintenance of all equipment; sterilizers, ultrasonic, flush lines, clean/replace traps
  • Scans reception room for patients.
  • Assumes responsibility for the upkeep of the dental operatory and equipment.
  • Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of assigned operatory and for assigned equipment.
  • Maintain a stocked and clean operatory. Assist in updating and maintaining patient dental records to include Perio charting as directed.
  • Prevention and management of dental medical emergencies.
  • Inventory control and management.
  • Ensures all instruments are cleaned and sterilized/disinfected to meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards.
  • Ensures Dental treatment room is properly disinfected.
  • Explain post-operative care.
  • Complete all other Dental Assistant duties as allowed by TSBE.
  • Assist Lead Dental Assistant with duties as assigned when they are absent.
  • Assist with Front Desk duties as assigned.
  • Attend and participate in team meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • High standards for integrity, honesty, professionalism, and work ethic.
  • Commitment to service excellence.
  • Ability to work independently while demonstrating excellent organization and follow through.
  • Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
  • Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
  • Self-motivated, positive, and enthusiastic.
  • Self- starter with a strong desire to exceed expectations and capable of supporting a team to achieve successful results.
  • Maintains confidentiality discretion.
  • Ability to effectively work in collaboration with others to achieve business objectives.
  • Willing to grow and be challenged.
Education and Experience:
 
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Certification in Dental Assisting as required by state.
  • Dental Assistant License as required by state.
  • Current CPR, BLS or PALS required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
  • Radiology certified as required by state.
  • Maintain Continuing Education (CE) as required by state.
  • Nitrous certificate preferred.
  • Pit and fissure sealant certificate, and coronal polish certificate required.
  • Ability to work Monday through Friday and occasional weekends as scheduled and based on business need.
  • Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to travel using personal car to work at other practices as needed
  • Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors, and or loud noises.
  • Moderate Physical activity; requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than 4 hours per day. Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.
  • Work Environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
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