Registered Dental Assistant
Company: Dental Care Alliance
Location: Leander
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
$1,000 Sign On Bonus -Austin Children's Dentistry is looking for a
Dental Assistant in Leander, TX 78641 to assist our clinical team
by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while
operating in a team-based environment. This person will handle a
variety of clinical duties for dental office operations that range
in complexity and skill with plenty of room to learn and grow. All
aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service
and communication skills. This is a full-time position working
Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities:
Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed
procedures and protocols.Prepares patient for dental treatment by
welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.Provides
information to patients and employees by answering questions and
requests.Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering
instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for
dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.Provides
materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on
instruments and in the patient's mouth.Provides diagnostic
information by exposing and developing radiographic studies,
pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.Maintains patient
appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary
restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.Helps
dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR
certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency
telephone directory.Educates patients by giving oral hygiene,
plaque control, and postoperative instructions.Documents dental
care services by charting in patient records.Maintains patient
confidence and protects operations by keeping information
confidential.Maintains safe and clean working environment by
complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.Protects patients
and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and
protocols.Conserves dental resources by using equipment and
supplies as needed to accomplish job results.Maintains professional
and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops;
reviewing professional publications; establishing personal
networks; participating in professional societies.Contributes to
team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Other duties
as assigned -
Qualifications:
Required Skills:1+ year of experience working in a dental
officeStrong verbal and written communication skillsRegistered
Dental Assistant in TX -X-ray license in the state of TX -At DCA we
don't just accept differences - we celebrate them and recognize the
value this brings to our patients and employees. DCA is proud to be
an equal opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity and consideration
are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We won't
unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or
expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex,
marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status,
sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. -The
DCA team is best characterized by the relationships we have with
our patients and each other. We embrace collaboration which is
necessary to innovate in today's changing world of dentistry . Our
culture encourages participation, diversity of thought, innovation,
and strong execution.???????Go further with an Ally
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