Dental Assistant Job in Dallas, Texas

(Job ID: 502336)

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We are family owned dental practice with a beautiful office in Dallas, Texas. We are looking for an excellent multitasker, communicator, and team player that gives 110%. Customer service and patient experience are our top priorities and we hope they are yours too. Bilingual in Spanish required. Please submit your resume and take the DISC assessment to be considered for an interview. Dental Assistant- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Responsibilities The Dental Assistant will be responsible to assist the dentists, and residents in providing diagnostic and therapeutic comprehensive dental and dental hygiene services to all of our patients. We do care for patients with intellectual disabilities and special health care needs. This role requires knowledge over multiple spaces including: • Set up dental operatories and sterilization center in the morning and close out operatories at the close of business • Review patient’s EHR prior to patient’s appointment • Notify providers of any medical or behavioral alerts, updates in medical history or any new issues that require their attention. • Verify appropriate consents are signed prior to treatment • Seat and prepare patient for treatment, to include assisting in safe patient transfer from wheelchair and lift • Obtain current vitals as per protocols • Assist providers with radiography, clinical procedures, charting, and behavior management • Assist with anesthesia cases as needed • Assist with medical and dental emergencies within clinic • Assist with referrals as needed • Upon completion of visit, review and verify provider’s note • Upon completion of treatment, review and verify clinician’s patient note. Dismiss patient and provide oral instructions to patient, caregiver and/or guardian as instructed by clinician. • Stock operatories at end of each day and also aid in ordering of supplies • Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to operating compressor, removing trash and soiled linen, operating computers, x-ray systems, stocking supplies, purging water lines, sanitizing suction lines, packaging and autoclaving instruments and properly handling biohazardous materials Requirements • Dental Assistant certification • 1-2 years’ experience in dental assisting preferred • Must be bilingual Additional Information Denstar Dental strives to provide a positive work experience. We provide our employees with a benefits package including health/dental benefits, and paid time off. We will not discriminate and will ensure discrimination does not occur in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.