Dental Assistant - Forest Creek Family Dental - Pearland, TX

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Pearland, TX

Job Description

A registered dental assistant is the right (and sometimes left) hand of the Dentist, an office cannot run smoothly without one! That is why we are looking to add a friendly and professional dental assistant to our team..
We thrive on working as a team and delivering high-quality patient care for our patients, in a family-type atmosphere! And we have fun doing it! We are a close-knit group who enjoys working together, learning together in continuing education, and even playing together outside of the office with our work hard, play hard philosophy! We are committed to continual improvement! By joining the team, you become part of a patient-centered practice that is playing a vital role in helping our communities.
Hours:
M - Th 8am - 5pm
PERKS:
We offer a culture that values caring, professional development, growth, and sustainability. We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program that includes:
medical
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
Life Insurance
and so much more!
Education/Experience:

High school diploma
Dental Assisting education
Current license/certifications
Xray Certification required
Dental Assisting experience required

Requirements & Contributions to the team:

Prepare patients, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
Dental diagnostic x-rays.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist.
Assist dentists in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Clean and polish removable appliances.
Clean teeth, using dental instruments.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions
Other duties related to the dental assistant

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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