Dental Assistant - Part Time at Familia Dental

Plainview, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dental assisting, Customer service, Patient care, Communication, Dental management software, Denticon, X-ray imaging, Sterilization, Chart documentation, Time management, Organizational skills, Basic life support, CPR, Radiography

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description 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. . About the Company Familia Dental was established in 2008 and has grown rapidly because of our quality dentistry and our caring, compassionate approach to all people. Our practice exemplifies the core values of quality, honesty, and care in everything that we do. Our company strives in community outreach and internal growth. Join our family to be a part of giving back to your community and making a difference every day. Familia Dental is a big believer in internal growth, making it a great company to turn a job into a career. . Benefits for Part-time Employees: Flex Time, 401K, financial advisors, on-demand pay (receive part of your check early)! . Job Purpose To assist the dentist effectively and efficiently in providing dental care to patients and to promote Familia Dental’s culture and mission and values. . 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 patient 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. Requirements Qualifications/Skill Sets 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 . Availability / Schedule: Working hours between: M-F, 8:30 AM - 6:30PM and Sat, 8:30AM - 4:00 PM Part time employment: 2+ days a week, 29 hours or less per week available to work Saturdays multiple half day shifts or fewer full day shifts

Responsibilities

The dental assistant will support the dentist by preparing treatment rooms, assisting during procedures, and maintaining clinical inventory. They are also responsible for patient intake, charting, taking X-rays, and providing oral health education.