Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantMain St Dental is growing and looking for a friendly, motivated Dental Assistant to join our team for a temporary assignment in Buda, TX!This is a great opportunity for both experienced dental assistants and newly registered RDAs looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive practice environment.Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pmDuration: Approximately 12 weeksFull-Time (FT) Employees are eligible for:Paid Time OffPaid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury DutyPaid $25k Basic Life & AD&D insuranceMedical, Dental, and VisionShort Term DisabilityVoluntary Life & AD&D InsurancePet InsuranceAccidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentivesAdditional employment benefits include:Patient-centric community approachWork/life balanceOpportunity for career growthProfessional development and support with continuing educationStrong business and operational teamsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household401KResponsibilitiesAssist the Dentists chairsideWelcomes patientsPrepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfortSelection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as neededInstrument sterilization according to regulationsMaintains accurate patient recordsLab tasks as instructedProvide post-operative care instructionsMaintain clean and stocked operatoriesQualificationsActive Texas dental assistant licenseDental Assistant training/school certification2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experienceKnowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methodsUnderstanding of health & safety regulationsExperience with digital softwareExcellent interpersonal skillsPractice DescriptionEqual Employment OpportunityStar Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.