Dental Assistant Job in Weatherford, TX 76086
(Job ID: 400246)

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Busy, established family practice in Weatherford, TX. We pride ourselves in treating our patients like family, in a low pressure, relaxed atmosphere. Current hours are Monday-Friday 8-2pm but will be extending to 4pm in the future.  We are looking for an experienced and dedicated RDA to join our practice. A friendly attitude is extremely important as you will play a big role in maintaining relationships with patients and providing exceptional customer service. Dental Assistant Job Responsibilities: - Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials. - Performs procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act. - Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. - Readies patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. - Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. - Assembles instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist’s access, suctioning, and 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 and pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts. - Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations and 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. - Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques. - Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies. - Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. - Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Dental Assistant Requirements: - Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assistance program. - Dental x-ray and nitrous oxide certifications. - High school diploma or equivalent. - Current CPR certification. - Good written and verbal communication skills. - Consistently professional appearance and attitude. - Able to provide exceptional patient care. If you are interested in becoming part of our team, we would love to hear more about you and what you can bring to our practice. Please send us an e-mail with a copy of your resumé and any other information you would like to share with us. We look forward to hearing from you soon.