ID: 556686
Dental Assistant Job Posting
Leaf Family Dentistry

Description

We are a small private office in old downtown Grand Prairie and now recruiting a dental assistant to join our small team to serve neighborhoods in Grand Prairie, Arlington, Irving, Cedar Hill, Mansfield, Dallas area We are looking for Full time dental assistant. Currently Open: Tues ~ Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Every week and 1 Saturday 9:00 AM ~ 2 PM a month. MINIMUM EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or equivalent - active RDA required - X-ray certification required ** New grads welcome ** *** SPANISH speaking preferred *** DENTAL ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Support - Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures - Taking dental x-rays and intra-oral photos - Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse - Providing patients with instructions for post-op care - Taking consistent impressions with a variety of materials Customer Service - Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment - Communicating with happy and unhappy patients - Coordinate appointments for patients who are referred to specialists office - Confident decision-making skills Organization & Systems - Ensure each dental suite is fully stocked and clean - Create systems to streamline procedure set up - Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment - Lead by example and look to build efficiency in regular patient flow - Monitoring of lab cases to ensure all cases are ready at least one day prior to patients appointment - Regulate compliance with HIPAA guidelines and take corrective action with the support of management if necessary. Supply Monitoring - Ensure all materials and products needed to serve patients are readily available - Monitor supply levels and usage to avoid under/over ordering REQUIREMENTS Does not need hand-holding or micro-managing. Independent, self-starter. Identify problems and create solutions. Able to prioritize, handle multiple tasks efficiently Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and follow-through. Punctual and dependable. BENEFITS Wage: negotiable based on experience Benefit negotiable as gaining more experience Paid holidays and Yearly bonus after 1 year of full time employment. WOULD YOU LIKE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION? please submit your current resume Why you would be the best candidate for this position.