Registered Dental Assistant

Job Description

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Forms an open and supportive therapeutic relationship with patients in a bilingual, culturally sensitive manner. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with clinic personnel, outside agencies and provider referrals in order to facilitate the best and most effective patient care and education. Participates in and supports community wellness projects and initiatives. Full- Time Position

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for greeting and providing courteous assistance to all individuals entering the clinic.
• Assists in the provisions of dental services.
• Provides effective and efficient patient support services.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and current record keeping functions.
• Establishes and maintains positive interpersonal relationships and keeps lines of communication open with dental care team.
• Attends and participates in regular departmental, organizational and committee meetings, conferences, workshops, etc.
• Participates in and/or contributes to community wellness projects and initiatives.
• Assists with departmental support functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in unusual or stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and organize community events fostering health promotion/disease prevention activities.
• Ability to work effectively with local, state and national organizations.
• Ability to represent La Fe in public functions, presentations, organizations, etc.
• Ability to relate well to persons of all ages and cultures.
• Working knowledge of the methods and practices in the treatment of dental diseases.
• Skillful in the techniques used in caring for human teeth and other oral tissues and structures.
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Ability to identify and categorize each patient's age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent or geriatric patients.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from a school or training program as a Dental Assistant.
• Active Texas Board of Dental Examiners License.
• Active CPR/BLS Certificate. xywuqvp

Required Experience

* Two years experience in dental assisting and front office duties.

Desired Experience

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Company paid life insurance coverage