Senior Dental Assistant

Salary: $47,828.56 - $70,786.27 annually. Location: Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX. Job Summary The Dental Assistant provides clinical and clerical support to dental professionals and oversees administrative and preparatory tasks to maintain a functional dental clinic. Responsibilities Assist the dentist and hygienist with patient examinations and procedures. Maintain office files, patient records, and insurance eligibility information. Prepare patients for procedures and handle radiographic examinations and digital X‑ray processing. Clean, sterilize, and assemble instruments; maintain equipment and clinic cleanliness. Record vital signs, schedule appointments, and manage dismissal procedures. Update dental patient records in the Dentrix database, prepare receipts, collect fees, and post daily sheets. Provide daily oral hygiene education, hygiene packets, and front‑desk coverage. Complete weekly equipment maintenance logs (eyewash stations, oxygen tanks, lead aprons, handpieces, emergency kits, inventories) and file biological and quality assurance logs. Facilitate monthly water tests and other regulatory compliance activities. Serve as Designated Radiology Security Officer (RSO) and represent the clinic at compliance meetings. Respond to telephone calls, schedule appointments, and convey information professionally. Support budget, accounts, purchasing, and supply inventory management. Arrange equipment repairs and place orders for supplies. Supervise assigned staff: schedule, train, evaluate performance, advise on hiring and disciplinary actions, enforce procedural rules. Qualifications High School Diploma, GED, or higher. Completion of an accredited dental‑assistant program. At least six (6) years of experience in a dental office or clinic, including a minimum of two (2) years in a pediatric or public‑health setting. Valid Texas Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent by date of appointment. Certification as a Dental Assistant (accredited course). Certification in Dental X‑ray proficiency and in Coronal Polishing and Sealant application per Texas Department of Health by date of appointment. Proficiency in using Dentrix and other dental office software. MOS Codes: 002669 (Navy), 31-9091.00 (Army), 4Y0X1 (Air Force). Additional Requirements Documentation of foreign diplomas or transcripts must be evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) before application. #J-18808-Ljbffr