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Certified Dental Assistant

Familia Dental
Midland, TX, US
Full-time

Our Midland office is looking for full time Dental Assistants to join their team!

About the Company

Familia Dental was established in 2008 and has grown rapidly because of our quality dentistry and our caring, compassionate approach to all people.

Our practice exemplifies the core values of quality, honesty, and care in everything that we do. Our company strives in community outreach and internal growth.

Join our family to be a part of giving back to your community and making a difference every day. Familia Dental is a big believer in internal growth, making it a great company to turn a job into a career.

Job Purpose

To assist the dentist effectively and efficiently in providing dental care to patients and to promote Familia Dental’s culture and mission and values.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome and escort patient in a professional and friendly manner from reception area to and from the treatment areas.
  • Ensure treatment rooms are equipped and stocked with inventory and re-order when necessary.
  • Take and record patient’s medical and dental histories and vital signs, blood pressure & pulse.
  • Document / chart all dental procedures performed during each patient visit per Dentist’s instructions and legal requirements.
  • Take and develop dental diagnostic x-rays.
  • Pour and base diagnostic models and fabricate temporary restorations as allowed by state law.
  • Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist Dentist during dental procedures.
  • Effectively provide dental education and information to patients to ensure patient awareness of dental health, and oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.

g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).

  • Notify Office Manager of equipment trouble or general safety concerns
  • Attend and participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and regular office meetings..
  • Recognize and be sensitives to patients’ emotions
  • Understand and follow company policy and procedures
  • Understand and follow state and federal laws related to a dental office
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications / Skill Sets

  • Exceptional customer / patient service skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
  • Basic computer knowledge and experience with dental management software experience. Denticon experience is preferred.
  • Ability to work in fast paced, patient-focused environment.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Able to carry out written and verbal instructions
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
  • Meet state requirements for DA duties, continuing education, or license; Basic Life Support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate, and radiography certificate
  • Dental assisting experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Experience working within healthcare or related field strongly preferred

Benefits Offered

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays & Time Off
  • Access to Financial Advisors
  • Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • and more!

Availability / Schedule :

Office Hours : M-F, 9 AM - 6 PM and Sat, 9 AM - 4 PM

Full time employment :

  • 30-40 hours per week (4+ days a week)
  • available to work Saturdays as needed
  • Full shifts (8-10 hours)
  • 6 days ago
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