Dental Assistant (South Austin, TX) - $750 Signing Bonus!

Overview

Lone Star Circle of Care is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing high-quality health care to patients in Central Texas.

We provide a healthcare home for the uninsured and underserved and proudly provide the opportunity for our team members to make a difference in our community every day.

We offer you a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Your benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 403 (b), paid time off and training and development.

If you're interested in helping build a healthier community and improving the lives of others, we invite you to join our team and become part of our dynamic organization!

Our Dental Assistants assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a dentist.

Responsibilities

Daily Duties :

• Greet and prepare dental patients
• Assist dentists during procedures and maintain instruments and supplies
• Perform basic and some moderately complex dental procedures
• Assisting in handing instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Recording patients’ health histories
• Taking and developing x-rays and preparing dental compounds
• Taking pouring and trimming dental impressions, and seating temporary restorations.

AIDET-LOC :

Staff Members and Directors shall deal with patients, providers, colleagues, and other internal and external LSCC contacts honestly, professionally and with empathy, following the principles of and the .

Staff Members and Directors shall demonstrate honesty and integrity in all LSCC business activities and work scheduling

Following the principles of AIDET and Language of Caring, Staff Members and Directors are expected to treat one another with respect and courtesy, understanding that each Staff Member and Director has special talents and capabilities necessary to fulfill LSCC’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Principles of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduction, Duration, Explanation and Thank You) at all times with patients, colleagues, visitors and leadership

• The Language of Caring skills are versatile life skills that enhance communication and strengthen relationships that
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