Dental Assistant Job in Sugar Land, TX 77478
(Job ID: 399665)

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We are a private dental office looking for a friendly dental assistant to join our close-knit team. Most of the team members have been with us for a number of years. We are looking for someone who is interested in progressing in their career and who is committed to being a team player. We are hiring for either full-time or part-time work. The days we are looking to fill are Tuesday-Friday from 8AM-5PM. At Sunrise Dentistry we strive to always put patients care, comfort, and choice first. We also value a good work/life balance for all team members. We block out one-hour lunches, offer paid CE, paid vacation, and some paid holidays. Bonuses are regularly given when we succeed as an office and when a team member reaches their goals. We enjoy helping patients feel welcome in the office. Because we value our patients time and finances, we use quality materials, equipment, and sound research to guide our treatment. We seek to maintain an attitude of regular learning, so we know we’re providing the very best for our patients. We want our patients to be educated and make their own informed decisions about what they want. Responsibilities • Maintain the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and teamwork • Using adjunctive aids, help educate patients in the value of optimal treatment while attending to their individual concerns • Always promote the good qualities of the other team members and the doctor to the patients in and outside of the practice • Encourage patients to take advantage of our treatment options and technologies • Help patients feel welcome and comfortable, while ensuring each patient receives adequate time and attention for the procedure you are performing • Assist doctor and hygienists in all back office duties • Be an active learner and willing to incorporate new techniques and technology into the practice • Become CEREC certified and assist doctor in designing and making crowns, veneers, bridges • Help maintain back office equipment • Perform regular inventory and order supplies as needed • Review chart notes and schedule before daily huddle • Educate patients about the importance of oral hygiene and proper oral care methods • Ensure exam and appointment notes are complete and accurate each day – this includes diagnosis for needed treatment, referrals, follow-up needed, photos taken, necessary X-rays, etc. • Work with front desk to ensure patients are scheduled for next treatment and hygiene visits before patient leaves practice • Maintain strict compliance with all State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies, and practices) Qualifications • Degree or certification in Dental Assisting from an accredited college or technical school • 2 years experience • Active and unrestricted dental assistant license issued by the state of Texas • Up to date with all CE requirements and other licensure requirements Preferences —CEREC crown design and stain experience —Implant experience —SureSmile or Invisalign experience (placing attachments, records, etc) —Nitrous certified