Pediatric Dental Assistant Job in Cypress, TX 77433
(Job ID: 415561)

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Do you love working with children? Do you have fun doing social media? We are looking for a bubbly and competent expanded function dental assistant who will continue to make our team experience efficient and pleasant for our families. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift some clinical administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be cheerful and a team player and have great attention to detail. You should be able to multi-task, take the initiative, follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be willing to learn the required skills for a private pediatric dental practice setting. We want you to feel like family, have fun with the team, and grow!!! Responsibilities - Welcome customers in the dental office with a smile - Prepare customers (parents and kids) for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort - Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed - Sterilize instruments according to regulations - Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry - Nitrous oxide monitoring certification is required 30 days after hiring - Sealant and coronal polishing - Undertake lab tasks as instructed - Assist with ordering and inventory of supplies - Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions - Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked - Schedule appointments - Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures - Answer phones - Assist with marketing events - ample notice will be given - Have fun doing social media for the practice Skills - Prior experience in working with children and parents in any field - Prior experience in the retail, restaurant, or hospitality industry is a plus - At least 3-4 years as dental assistant is a plus - Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods - Understanding of health andamp; safety regulations - Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus - Good computer skills - Excellent communication and people skills - Fluency in the English language in both spoken and written formats, including industry terminology for the purpose of conversing with patients, coworkers, charting, etc. - Attention to detail - Well-organized, reliable, and punctual - High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred - Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)