（Full-time） Dental assistant job at Gladewater Family Dental

Job description
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Bilingual Preferred

We are looking for an energetic, Experienced, motivated, family oriented, self-driven dental assistant who has a good work ethic, good people and communication skills, is a team player, has a positive attitude, and is enthusiastic to join our team! You’ll ensure excellent customer service and efficiency to make the practice a pleasant experience for patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized and be open to being cross trained with both clinical and front desk tasks. Our vision is to provide our patients with a dental experience that will promote a lifelong relationship built on trust, confidence, quality of work, and exceptional patient care.


Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Take dental radiographs (x-rays)
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
Perform various office tasks as necessary
Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant (3 yrs. preferred)
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma: graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Experience with Open Dental (preferred)

- Work Hours: Monday through Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM; Friday Closed.
- Breaks: 60-minute meal break (not counted as work hours).
- Weekend Work: No weekend shifts required.