Dental Assistant

We are looking for a Registered Dental Assistant who will make the office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistants should have clinical, chair side experience and 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 procedures as smooth as possible. Pay dependent upon experience.

Requirements

· RDA – Registered Dental Assistant

· X-Ray certified

· Nitrous Certified Preferred

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Assist hygienists
• Take impressions and pour models
• Take digital x-rays
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments; help front office as needed
• Maintain accurate patient records

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant is required
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lubbock, TX 79413: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location