Lead Dental Assistant - Paloma Creek Family Dental - Austin, TX

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Austin, TX

Job Description

We are looking for an extraordinary lead dental assistant who will bring a more efficient and pleasant environment for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental hygiene assistants should 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 office procedures as smooth as possible.
Dental Assistant Responsibilities

Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills; Dental Practice Management Software experience
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Qualifications

At least 5 years of experience as a Dental Assistant
Required licensure/certification

Benefits

Medical insurance with United Health Care with low deductible
Surgery Plus - no out of pocket costs for services rendered through the Surgery Plus Network
Quarterly Bonuses
Accrued Paid time off starting on day one of hire
Six Paid Holidays
PTO is taken on your selected days – no black out days
Telehealth available at no additional cost
24/7 access to a doctor online or by phone
STD and LTD options available
Vision Care
Discounted dental program
Employee Assistance Program
401K

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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
Bereavement leave
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Aubrey, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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