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Dental Assistant
Job Summary
Assists the dentist in providing professional and quality care to dental patients. Performs accurate dental charting and recording.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Provides dental assistance services.
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Takes and records vital signs and other basic patient information.
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Sets up the appropriate instrument tray for dental procedures.
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Assists the dentist chair-side during dental procedures.
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Takes and develops dental x-rays per dentist instruction.
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Conducts preventive maintenance on the dental x-ray processor, hand pieces, and other dental equipment as necessary.
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Cleans and sterilizes dental instruments in operatories.
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Mixes impression materials and cements.
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Performs infection control procedures in the treatment room.
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Orders dental supplies as needed.
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Maintains professional courtesy at all times.
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Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required​
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Knowledge of
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Advanced principles of oral health promotion, prevention and motivation.
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Protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols.
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Dental terminology and appropriate abbreviations.
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The Texas Dental Practice Act.
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Ability to
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Document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs.
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Effectively present information in small group situations to patients, Center staff, and the general public.
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Use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers.
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Preferred
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Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
Credentials and Experience
Required​
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Current unrestricted registration from the Texas Board of Dental Examiners to practice as a dental assistant in the State of Texas.
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Current (CPR) Certification.
Preferred
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One (1) year of practice experience as a dental assistant providing direct patient care.