Dental Assistant - Dentist Tree of the Heights - Houston, TX

Our private practice is looking for another positive, well-organized, responsible, highly motivated Dental Assistant to add to our team. The candidate must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask. 1 year of experience required

Job Description: This position requires assisting the doctor with general dentistry procedures, maintaining a clean facility and inventory, providing excellent customer service, and assisting in community outreach.

1 year of experience is required.

General Duties:

Assist the dentist at the dental chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients (4 handed dentistry)
Maintain proper patient health history and treatment records using Open Dental
Properly and efficiently set up the treatment room in time for a patient's appointment
Take blood pressure
Take diagnostic radiographs to help aid the dentist in diagnosing dental treatment
Give pre and post-operative instructions
Proficiency with PC computers in relation to office tasks
Coronal polishing certificate or eligible to get certification
Follow through with customer inquiries, requests, and complaints
Stocks supplies in operatories, restrooms, resupply area, lab, breakroom, etc.
Assist in monitoring and resupplying the inventory and supplies
Sterilization of instruments
Assist in general maintenance and cleanliness of the office
Promptly inform supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment
Assist both front and back office team members where needed
Ability to build a good rapport with patients and staff
Assist in outreach and marketing efforts both at the practice and off-site
Assist with answering phones and schedule patients for their next appointments
Strong written and oral communication skills
Nitrous monitoring certification is recommended

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