Dental Assistant

About the role

VanDeWalle Family Dentistry is now hiring a Full Time Dental Assistant for a temporary assignment in San Marcos, TX! Are you a compassionate, detail-oriented Dental Assistant who is passionate about helping patients achieve healthy smiles? Our growing family dental practice is looking for a dedicated professional to join our team and provide outstanding patient care in a welcoming, technology-driven environment.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentists chairside
• Welcomes patients
• Prepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort
• Selection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as needed
• Instrument sterilization according to regulations
• Maintains accurate patient records
• Lab tasks as instructed
• Provide post-operative care instructions
• Maintain clean and stocked operatories

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Bereavement
• Jury Duty
• 401K
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives

Requirements

• Active Texas dental assistant license
• Dental Assistant training/school certification
• 2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Experience with digital software
• Excellent interpersonal skills