Dental Assistant Job in Austin, Texas

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Job Description: “Dental Assistant “ Company: Circle 32 Dental Website: www.Circle32Dental.com Position: Dental Assistant Reports To: Dentist Job Type: Full-time, Part-time Location: In person. Austin, TX 78726 (Required) Our clinic is looking for a skilled dental assistant to join our team. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is passionate about providing quality dental care to join our team. If you are a team player, have open communication, are kind and reliable, this just might be for you! We are looking for a self-starter and someone who is well organized. We need someone who can provide excellent patient experiences. We are a privately owned clinic, so no corporate environment. Details: Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discount On-the-job training Schedule: Every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Ability to Commute: Austin, TX 78726 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Austin, TX 78726: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person Primary Responsibilities Responsible for assisting the dentist during dental procedures, including but not limited to: Preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing dental instruments, taking dental x-rays, providing patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care, and performing dental charting and maintaining accurate medical documentation. May also be required to assist with general front and back office duties. SPECIFIC DUTIES Patient Management Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures Taking dental radiographs (x-rays) Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling) Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; 
(e.g., toothbrushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth) To be friendly, encouraging and an active listener with patients and co-workers Records Management HIPAA: To ensure that no documents leave the practice premises with any clinical staff member, including associate doctor (ie.; clinical charts, health histories, patient information, etc.) Keeping your MSDS Binder up-to-date Assure that every patient’s HIPAA forms and consent forms are signed and dated before procedures. See that records are stored securely and handled in compliance with HIPAA privacy and security regulations Accurately file patient information Arrange patient charts and radiographs for the next day’s appointments Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors Record chart entries from phone or in-person conversations when appropriate Inventory Management Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed Give the office manager the order form for supplies Make sure supplies are stocked at all times Monitor and make sure all dental office clinical equipment is working properly To keep Operatories neat and orderly To ensure that no clinical equipment ever leaves the office premises with any clinical staff member, including associate doctor (i.e.; handpieces, instruments, ect.) Office Participation To maintain a sterile and OSHA compliant To help ensure the clinic runs in a timely, efficient manner To effectively utilize down time with additional responsibilities such as following up on charts, calling patients, checking supplies/finding new suppliers, cost saving ideas, revenue generating ideas Be an active participant in staff meetings To keep busy during down time with additional responsibilities and perform other tasks as assigned by office manager To participate in CE courses PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS Must be open to working weekends. We are open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Education/Experience High school diploma 1-year minimum office experience. Dental Assistant certification or clinic experience Performing diagnostic procedures Familiarity with Open dental is a plus (can be trained) Bilingual is a plus Infection control Creating a safe, effective environment Interpersonal Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document medical information Excellent chairside manner and communication skills for patient education and interaction Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community Customer service or patient relations experience Ability to multitask Able to adapt to office policy improvements (office is constantly striving for improved customer care/service) Conflict resolution experience Team player Quick response/accurate data entry Communicate all concerns to Dentist & Office Manager Must be focused, personable, punctual and have the ability to handle a busy dental office We are looking for someone to join our great patient-focused team, so if you like working with people and feel you have these skills, please submit resume or email.