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

Dental Assistant 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

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  •  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.
  •  Anticipates all of doctor’s needs.
  •  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 Ortho and Perio charting as directed.
  •  Prevention and management of dental medical emergencies.
  •  Inventory control and management.
  •  Expose and develop radiographs while always using good radiation hygiene.
  •  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.
  •  Assist with Front Desk duties as assigned.
  •  Attend and participate in team meetings.
  •  Other duties as assigned.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
  •  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.

Skills & Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
  •  High School Diploma or GED.
  •  On the job training or 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 or as required by state.
  •  Pit and fissure sealant certificate preferred or as required by state.
  •  Ability to work Monday through Friday and occasional weekends as scheduled and based on business need.
  •  Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.

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