Dental Assistant Job in Mansfield, Texas

(Job ID: 550575)

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Essential Duties: - Records treatment information on the patient's chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for next appointment. - Assists the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra‐oral fluids, mixing materials and medicaments during examinations or treatment. - Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room and prepping them for care by the doctor. - Takes radiographs as directed by the doctor. - Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning and restocking. - Maintains all chemical solutions, i.e., disinfectant soaks and sprays, sterilant, ultrasonic, and presoak. -Reviews patient’s medical history, progress from the previous visit, if applicable, and the scheduled treatment plan with each patient. - Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models. - Applies non‐aerosol and non‐caustic topical agents and fluoride. - Cleans hand pieces, vacuum traps, and sharp instruments. - Places and removes rubber dams. - Pours and trims study models. - Knowledge of cross contamination and how to prevent it. - Knowledge of OSHA regulations and changes. - Ability to take radiographs, including FMX, Pano and anterior PA’s. - Ability to work cooperatively with management, staff, and patients. - Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner. - Ability to accept constructive criticism. - Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.