Pediatric Dental Assistant Job in Carrollton, Texas

(Job ID: 545565)

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We are looking for a licensed PEDIATRIC Dental Assistant (RDA) with at least 2 years experience to continue growing our practice through amazing patient care. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Welcome patients in the dental office • Prepare patients 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 • Undertaking lab tasks as instructed • Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions • Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked • Maintain accurate patient records RQUIREMENTS: • Proven experience as a pediatric dental assistant • Knowledge of dental instruments, radiology and sterilization methods • Understanding of health & safety regulations • Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus, Computer skills, • Excellent communication and people skills • Attention to detail • Well-organized and reliable • Bilingual English / Spanish. • High school diploma. • RDA Certificate is REQUIRED • Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA) Front desk skills are a bonus Why work for us? Family owned and operated practice, we care for our employees and we are fostering a family environment, we offer competitive pay and benefits. Schedule: Monday to Thursday (8 to 5 pm) 1 Friday and 1 Saturday per month (8 to 1 pm) Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Paid time off (once you have qualified)