Dental Assistant - Willing to Train (Bilingual)
Community Dental Partners · Gainesville, TX · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$13/hrFull-time
About this role
The Dental Assistant is responsible for supporting the Dentist during treatments, exams, and treatment discussions with patients. This position is responsible for performing general RDA duties in collaboration with other team members. We are looking for team members who are focused on providing quality customer service and maintaining a strong professional relationship with others and a positive attitude.
Job Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for exams, completing digital charting and verifying codes with precision
- Capture quality x-ray images
- Assist dentist with a variety of treatment procedures
- Setting up and sterilizing exam and treatment rooms
- Discussing treatment options, importance, and follow-up recommended care
- Providing teeth polishing and sealant placement procedure (with required certifications)
- Supporting with patient treatment appointment scheduling as requested
- Sterilizing instruments and following cross-contamination standards
- Creating positive and uplifting patient environments through patient engagement before, during, and after visits
- Guiding parents and patients through post-care instructions
- Assisting patients with company-provided prizes and dismissal
- Understanding and adhering to HIPAA guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
- Texas Issued Registered Dental Assistant Licensing (preferred, not required)
- Digital x-ray experience (preferred)
- Digital charting experience (preferred)
Key Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, self-starter, and demonstrates initiative
- Flexible and innovative; highly adaptable to the dynamic business environment
- High engagement; supportive of leadership and role model for company values and guiding behaviors
- Strong demonstration of task completion and dedication to detail
- Team Player and great interpersonal skills
- Prompt and timely with work schedule
- Amazing customer service skills, great at building relationships with new people
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health (PPO/HSA), Vision, Dental
- Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
- Accident Insurance
- Life Insurance Employee, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance Options
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Hep B and CPR Certifications
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Company provided online learning courses
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid training
- Employee fun days
- Holiday celebrations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Perks @ Work, Employee Discount Program
Schedule and Location
Monday-Friday. One Location - Red River Gainesville.