Pediatric Dental Assistant Job in Dallas, Texas

(Job ID: 502962)

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POSITION DESCRIPTION Provides dental support services to the dental providers in the course of providing dental treatment to patients. Responsible for providing the patient with high quality care by performing a variety of office, laboratory, and patient care duties. This usually entails helping the dentist handle patients, instruments, and supplies during the treatment of the teeth, mouth, and gums. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare the patient and chairside-assist the dentist (i.e., passing instruments, evaluation, mixing necessary materials, etc.). Maintain clean and orderly operatories and laboratory. Clean and set up instrument trays for each patient, including daily maintenance of dental equipment. Take Digital x-rays after becoming certified. Assist with maintaining the inventory of supplies. Take impressions. Proper instrument sterilization techniques (cold or autoclave). Take necessary entries in patient’s chart. Backup Dental Hygienist when needed. All other job-related duties as assigned. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: High School Diploma or equivalent. Knowledge and familiarity with general dental assistant techniques. Possess excellent customer service, time management and organization skills. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified or obtain within three months of hire. PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: 2 years Prior experience Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking a plus ALL JUST KIDS DENTAL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO: Provide the highest possible level of service to clients. Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees. Abide by all immunization and infection control policies. Maintain safe practices. Abide by the current and future Just Kids Dental Policies and Procedures, as they may from time to time be updated. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Sitting / Mobility: Approximately 30% of time is spent working sitting. Balance of time (approximately 70%) is spent moving around work areas. Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, patients and members of outside agencies, in person, by telephone, and by email. Vision: Ability to view x-ray, dental records, effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials, memos, and other appropriate paperwork. Lifting / Carrying: Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing no more than 25 pounds. Stooping / Kneeling: Ability to access files/stock supplies in low cabinets and shelves. Reaching / Handling: Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, input information into computer systems and retrieve and work with appropriate paperwork, equipment, and supplies. Use of standard dental instruments and equipment, including dental x-ray, office equipment, computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and fax. Work is performed in a dental office/clinic environment; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Dental Assistant EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Just Kids Dental does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national original, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, genetics or membership or non- membership in any employee organization, except as allowed by Federal Law. NOTICE OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT REQUIREMENT: Just Kids Dental is committed to maintaining a drug free and alcohol free workplace. Just Kids Dental believes that a healthy, productive workforce free from the effects of drugs is very important to all employees and patients. Substance abuse is incompatible with the health, safety, efficiency and success of Just Kids Dental. HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability: This act was enacted to deal with these main areas with regard to patient information. Uses and Disclosures for Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations (45 CFR 164.506) are also covered under this act. HIPAA Security of Private Health Information Standards of Electronic Transactions Privacy of individually identifiable health information Ready access to treatment and efficient payment for health care, both of which require use and disclosure of protected health information, are essential to the effective operation of the health care system. In addition, certain health care operations—such as administrative, financial, legal, and quality improvement activities—conducted by or for health care providers and health plans, are essential to support treatment and payment. BACKGROUND CHECKS: All employees must be able to pass a background check Just Kids Dental is an At-Will Employer. Either the employee or Just Kids Dental can terminate the employment at will, without advance notice, at any time, with or without cause. Dental Assistant Job Type: Permanent Pay: Based on experience Schedule: Mon- Thurs 8am - 5pm No Weekends Work Location: In person