Full-time/Part-time Dental Assistant Wanted

Are you passionate about dental health and helping patients maintain their gleaming smiles? Do you love educating and encouraging others on the best ways to take care of their teeth? Are you ready to work with a supportive team and give patients an exceptional dental experience? If these questions make you smile, read on! We've got the ideal job for you at Superior Dentistry! Dental office in Amarillo, TX.

You'll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You'll be supporting many sides of the practice, greeting and guiding patients, and helping out across the office as needed.

Responsibilities:

• You'll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients
• You'll be supporting many sides of the practice, greeting and guiding patients, and helping out across the office as needed
• Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures
• Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
• Improving oral health, solving dental challenges and bettering smiles every day

• Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures
• Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
• Improving oral health, solving dental challenges and bettering smiles every day
• Answering phones and scheduling appointments
• Updating and maintaining patient dental records
• Overseeing patient check-in procedures
• Coding and preparing insurance forms
• Scheduling referral and testing appointments
• General office administration
• Showing patients to their exam rooms
• Preparing patients for procedures and/or surgeries
• Assisting with procedures such as fillings, crowns, and extractions
• Making dental impressions
• Sterilizing dental tools and equipment
• Post-procedure clean-up
• Generally chairside assisting of dentists and hygienists

Qualifications:

• Must have current Dental Assistant registration with the State Board of Dental Examiners.

• Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED); completion of a dental assistant training program is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with patients and dental team members.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with dental software and electronic health records (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and procedures.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, hospital staff and the general public.

• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of dental assisting techniques and equipment.

• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of oral surgery instruments and reconstructive surgery on patients.
• Must be able to maintain records of all necessary data. - Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patients' needs.

• Must be able to demonstrate skill in taking radiographs, blood pressure, D-sticks, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and in recognizing the names of instruments and the order in which they are used.

Salary:

$50,000 to $75,000 per year + bonus

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• Continuing education opportunities and support for professional development.
• Employee discounts on dental treatments.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

If you are a dedicated dental professional with a passion for patient care, we invite you to apply with your resume today!