Dental Assistant Job in Houston, Texas

(Job ID: 512475)

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Experience : Dental Assistant : Min 1 yr with knowledge about all Dental Assistant duties/procedures. CDA/RDA License Required Language : Spanish (Required) Open Dental Experience (Preferred) Computer knowledge Work Schedule : M, T, W, F: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Th: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm Second Saturdays of the month : 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Zip Code : 77090 Benefits: Employee discount Paid National Holidays Job Description : * Is friendly and personable. Values teamwork to achieve efficiency. Has strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task. Provide outstanding customer service for the patient. Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations in compliance with OSHA standards and CDC guidelines. Follow COVID-19 Precaution(s) guidelines Excellent chair side manner, be present, focussed and engaged. At the direction of the dentist, complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures of patients in an efficient and timely manner Setting up and cleaning treatment rooms; sterilize and disinfect instruments, prepare tray setups for dental procedures; escorting patients to the treatment room and making them comfortable; and assisting the dentist with clinical treatments. Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctors schedule and patient flow and avoid patient wait time. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Monitoring inventory and ordering dental supplies Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients. Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist. Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies. Pour, trim, and polish study casts. Clean and polish removable appliances. Clean teeth using dental instruments. Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth. Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer. Assist with other office duties as requested or needed