Experienced Dental Assistant - Unified Dental Care - Port Lavaca, TX

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Port Lavaca, TX

Job Description

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
We're seeking a dental assistant that is motivated and is a team player. The position has excellent opportunities for bonuses on top of hourly pay, along with opportunities for growth within the practice and organization.
Specific duties include:

Chair-side assisting
Greeting patients when they sign in and monitoring arrival times
Setting up treatment rooms for procedures
Preparing and maintaining OS instruments, supplies and equipment
Escorting patients to treatment room
Showing care and concern and helping patients feel comfortable
Reviewing health histories according to the practice’s protocol
Anticipating and responding to the dentist’s needs during patient treatment
Performing expanded functions and other tasks assigned by the dentist
Preparing dental materials cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.
Take equal number of radiographs (pano's and FMX) for assigned dentist and hygienist
Answering patients’ questions
Charting patients and recording the date, service rendered and any charges
Ensuring that accurate treatment notes are recorded in patients’ charts
Monitoring patient flow
Providing patients with instructions and demonstrating proper techniques when necessary
Monitoring and managing inventory
Performing allowable duties under expanded function when appropriate
Ensure copies of radiographies are place in chart at checkout
Ensure that the next patient visit has been scheduled and is recorded in their chart

Benefits:

Full Healthcare (Medical, Dental and Vision)
401K Match
Continued Education
Schedule Flexibility

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

Remote interview process
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Virtual meetings
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Clinical Setting:

General Dentistry

Work Remotely

No

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift

Experience:

Dental assisting: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Port Lavaca, TX 77979: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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