Dental Assistant
Location: Humble, Texas
Description: American Dental Partners, Inc. is looking of Dental Assistant right now, this position will be assigned in Texas. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Carus Dental, established in 1983 in Austin, TX, has always been committed to the traditional doctor-patient relationship and to the highest quality in dental care and service. We currently have approximatel! y 48 doctors on staff across our 21 practices in Austin, Houston and Central Texas. We offer dental services in general dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, peridodontics and prosthodontics in some or all of our practices. Carus Dental has been accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care since 2000.
A Dental Assistant supports and assists providers with patient care. It is essential to be able to lead, be flexible, friendly, have a “can do†personality and work in a timely fashion. In addition, a Dental Assistant must display open communication to co-workers and a commitment to patient satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities:
Understand and demonstrate proper sterilization, biohazard and infection control procedures in compliance with protocol.
Demonstrate complete knowledge of dental terminology.
Perform all chairside procedures efficiently.
Demonstrat! e knowledge of dental instruments and proper tray setups.
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Properly take, develop and mount all radiographs.
Efficiently direct patient flow through teamwork and communication.
Perform all necessary lab procedures.
Responsible for stocking treatment areas/carts and dental related facility inventory.
Demonstrate knowledge of dental treatment equipment maintenance procedures.
Patient/staff rapport -- make positive contribution to office/organization.
Ability to identify and explain chart sticker numbers as they relate to financial arrangements and specialty referral.
Perform basic computer function.
Demonstrate cost effective techniques when utilizing supplies and equipment.
Assist office in achieving defined goals.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
One year certified dental assistant program; or
Six months on-the-job experience; or
High school diploma and demonstrated ability to assume dental ass! istant responsibilities.
Current dental assistant license is required in certain states.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of dental records and documentation.
Ability to perform basic computer functions.
Comply with protocols and standards.
Exercise knowledge of dental instruments and terminology.
Support corporate vision and strategy.
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefit package including a 401k, health insurance and a professional work environment.
To learn more about American Dental Partners and Carus Dental please visit us at www.amdpi.com and www.carusdental.com .
Required Experience
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If you were eligible to this position, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to American Dental Partners, Inc..
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This position starts available on: Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:47:52 GMT