Pediatric Dental Assistant - Dentistry For Children - Tyler, TX

Dentistry for Children is looking for a fun, energetic dental assistant with a team-player attitude and a strong work ethic to join our team!
Applicants 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.
Responsibilities

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
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing and sealant application is a plus
Good computer skills; prefer experience with Dentrix dental software
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma
Must hold a current TSBDE Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Certificate

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 36 per week
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

Do you know anyone that currently or has previously worked at Dentistry for Children?
Please explain why you would be a candidate for this position.
List all relevant experience and education that qualifies you for this position.

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Coronal Polishing course completion certificate (Preferred)
Sealant Application course completion certificate (Preferred)
Nitrous Oxide Monitoring certificate (Preferred)
TSBDE Registered Dental Assistant certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person

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