Pediatric Dental Assistant Job in Rockwall, TX 75032
(Job ID: 406474)

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We are looking for an energetic team player to join our fun Pediatric Dental Office. The Position is for a Dental Assistant, someone who can perform a variety of duties for our patients in a cheerful environment and who is a team player. We are a fast-paced Pediatric Dental office with 2 locations and 4 Doctors. Currently hiring for our Rockwall office. Primary Duties include: Assisting the Doctors in dental treatment and exams, taking X-rays and being a team player! Responsible for turning on all dental equipment. Prepare all equipment, instruments and materials for use prior to patient arrival. Escort each patient to the operatory in a timely manner. Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment. Stay in the operatory and interact with the patient until the doctor arrives. Take X-rays as needed or instructed after reviewing case notes or dental referral. Confirm with medical history with patient and make any necessary changes needed. Confirm the patient is aware of and educated on the treatment being performed. Assist the doctor with all dental treatments and/or procedures performed. Responsible for accurately charting appropriate data in the patient’s record. Including but not limited to clinical notations, clinical irregularities, treatment performed, updates of medical history records, additional doctor’s comments, confirmation of the priority of treatment with the doctor and noting the patient’s response and questions to treatment. Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures. You will also work with the Dental Treatment Coordinator to ensure our patients are scheduled for proper treatment and length of dental appointment is accurate. Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments properly: must remove all organic and inorganic materials from dental instruments before sterilization process. Stock all operatories and designated sterilization area(s). Responsible for notifying the Lead Dental Assistant of materials that are running low and need replacement or re-stocking. Assist in daily and monthly maintenance of all sterilization equipment, hand pieces, hand piece motors, suction, traps and x-ray/sensors units. Navigate software without assistance. Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner. Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and office policies. Must be flexible. Regular attendance of continuing education courses. Must maintain certification and/or license renewals as required by state. Must excel in forward thinking in order to anticipate the needs of the patient and our dental team. May be required to travel between office locations. Must be insurable by the company’s insurance. Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned by management. Requirements Must be comfortable in a fast paced, quickly changing environment. Strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Comfortable interacting with the general public. As a condition of employment, qualified applicants will be subject to a background check, including criminal history, driving history and character references. Work with a passionate, dedicated, and talented team in a growing office Health insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, disability coverage and additional voluntary plans 401k plan, including company match Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Office is not open on weekends Education and Experience: Current license and/or successful passage of state boards. CPR Certification Successful passage of radiation exam. Experience preferred but not required. Equipment Used: General office equipment (e.g. computer). Autoclave Ultrasonic Hand pieces, suction and a variety of instruments General lab equipment (e.g. model trimmer, etc.) X-ray equipment