Registered Dental Assistant

Job description:

REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT WANTED | AVAILABLE TO START RIGHT AWAY

CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE OR WILLING TO RE-LOCATE AT Port Lavaca, TX

We are looking for a Registered Dental Assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Bilingual is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills Required:

• Proven 1-2 years of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant.
• Must Have RDA Certificate.
• CPR Certification preffered.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Registered Dental Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant Certificate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Port Lavaca, TX 77979 (Required)

Work Location: In person