Dental Assistant

Our clinic is looking for a skilled dental assistant to join our team. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is passionate about providing quality dental care to join our team.If you are a team player, have open communication, are kind and reliable, this just might be for you! We are looking for a self-starter and someone who is well organized. We need someone who can provide excellent patient experiences. We are a privately owned clinic, so no corporate environment.Details:

Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hourBenefits:Dental insuranceEmployee discountOn-the-job trainingSchedule:Every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, SundayAbility to Commute:Austin, TX 78726 (Required)Ability to Relocate:Austin, TX 78726: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In personPrimary Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the dentist during dental procedures, including but not limited to: Preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing dental instruments, taking dental x-rays, providing patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care, and performing dental charting and maintaining accurate medical documentation. May also be required to assist with general front and back office duties.SPECIFIC DUTIESPatient ManagementAssisting the dentist during a variety of treatment proceduresTaking dental radiographs (x-rays)Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulseServing as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipmentHelping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatmentProviding patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;

(e.g., toothbrushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)To be friendly, encouraging and an active listener with patients and co-workersRecords ManagementHIPAA: To ensure that no documents leave the practice premises with any clinical staff member, including associate doctor (ie.; clinical charts, health histories, patient information, etc.)Keeping your MSDS Binder up-to-dateAssure that every patient’s HIPAA forms and consent forms are signed and dated before procedures.See that records are stored securely and handled in compliance with HIPAA privacy and security regulationsAccurately file patient informationArrange patient charts and radiographs for the next day’s appointmentsTrack cases and referrals to and from other doctorsRecord chart entries from phone or in-person conversations when appropriateInventory ManagementMonitor inventory and order dental office supplies as neededGive the office manager the order form for suppliesMake sure supplies are stocked at all timesMonitor and make sure all dental office clinical equipment is working properlyTo keep Operatories neat and orderlyTo ensure that no clinical equipment ever leaves the office premises with any clinical staff member, including associate doctor (i.e.; handpieces, instruments, ect.)Office ParticipationTo maintain a sterile and OSHA compliantTo help ensure the clinic runs in a timely, efficient mannerTo effectively utilize down time with additional responsibilities such as following up on charts, calling patients, checking supplies/finding new suppliers, cost saving ideas, revenue generating ideasBe an active participant in staff meetingsTo keep busy during down time with additional responsibilities and perform other tasks as assigned by office managerTo participate in CE coursesPERSONNEL REQUIREMENTSMust be open to working weekends. We are open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.Education/ExperienceHigh school diploma1-year minimum office experience. Dental Assistant certification or clinic experiencePerforming diagnostic proceduresFamiliarity with Open dental is a plus (can be trained)Bilingual is a plusInfection controlCreating a safe, effective environmentInterpersonalStrong attention to detail and ability to accurately document medical informationExcellent chairside manner and communication skills for patient education and interactionGood interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and communityCustomer service or patient relations experienceAbility to multitaskAble to adapt to office policy improvements (office is constantly striving for improved customer care/service)Conflict resolution experienceTeam playerQuick response/accurate data entryCommunicate all concerns to Dentist & Office ManagerMust be focused, personable, punctual and have the ability to handle a busy dental officeWe are looking for someone to join our great patient-focused team, so if you like working with people and feel you have these skills, please submit resume with reason why you would be a great fit for this position in your cover letter or email.#CB