Senior Dental Assistant

About the role

This position provides assistance to dental professionals, maintains office files, and performs various clinical and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains office files and patient records.
• Aids patients in filling out necessary documents for federal and state assistance.
• Verifies patient intake information and obtains signatures.
• Seats patients and prepares them for dental procedures.
• Clean, sterilizes, and assembles dental instruments.
• Ensures the clinic area is neat and clean.
• Schedules appointments, reviews post-op instructions, and relays treatment provided.
• Updates dental patient records in the Dentrix database systems.
• Prepares receipts for services rendered, collects fees, and posts daily sheets.
• Completes daily oral hygiene education, hygiene packets, and front desk coverage.
• Performs weekly equipment maintenance and submits logs.
• Facilitates water tests and serves as the Designated Radiology Security Officer.
• Answers and professionally responds to telephone calls to schedule appointments and deliver information.
• Supports the section's budget, accounts, and purchasing office, and maintains supply inventory.
• Arranges for equipment repairs and orders supplies as needed.
• Supervises assigned staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or higher, and completion of an accredited dental assistant’s program.
• Six (6) years of experience in a dental office, clinic, or clinical dental chairside dental treatment, including two (2) years in a pediatric or public health dental setting.
• Certification as a Dental Assistant through completion of a dental assistant course from an accredited college or technical school.
• Certified in Dental X-Ray proficiency and Coronal Polishing and Sealant application as prescribed by the Texas Department of Health.
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or higher.
• Completion of an accredited dental assistant’s program.
• Six (6) years of relevant experience.
• Certification as a Dental Assistant.
• Certified in Dental X-Ray proficiency.
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Benefits

The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$47,828.56 - $70,786.27 annually.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on department needs.

Contact

To apply, please submit your completed application along with the required documents and answer the supplemental questions.