Dental Assistant Trainee
Company: Jefferson Dental and Orthodontics
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Are you passionate about providing the highest level of quality
care to your patients? We are hiring for multiple Dental Assistant
positions in all locations! We offer a huge opportunity for career
growth with great training - -No dental experience required!All The
Hands On Dental Assistant Training You Need! (You do not have to
attend school)Who Are We?We are Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics and
we believe in taking a personal approach to dentistry. Since our
humble beginnings in Texas in 1967, we've been a trusted friend for
our patients near and far. At Jefferson, we understand it takes
more than clinical excellence to earn a patient's trust. It's of
the utmost importance that we all see the patient as a unique
individual and demonstrate that their care plan is designed around
each of their needs. We'll do whatever it takes to put a smile on
each patient's face, so the rest of the world can see how amazing
it is. We truly change people's lives. Do you want to be a part of
our life changing team?!Our philosophy is simple: Our Care Changes
People's Lives. We treat our patients like family to provide the
best dental experience because we know a happy, confident smile
leads to a better life. We deliver the highest quality care, making
dentistry convenient and affordable for everyone. Join our new
Hygiene team for the opportunity to have a fulfilling career giving
our patients the happy, confident smile they deserve.The Dental
Assistant works under the supervision of the Lead RDA and are
responsible for a wide range of tasks in the dental office -
ranging from patient care and education to administrative duties to
laboratory functions. Note: All employees need to be flexible and
available to provide dental assistance and perform front desk
duties based on the patient needs and as directed by office
management.What You'll Do
- Prepare patients for Dentist examination through pre-exam
evaluations, including iTero scanning, X-rays, medical history and
obtaining vitals
- Build relationship with patients to ensure they comfortable and
relaxed throughout visit
- Assist Dentist with dental charting, chair-side procedure
assistance such as suctioning, swabbing, place and remove of rubber
dams/matrices/wedges, application of topical anesthetic; and
materials and instrument preparation including but not limited to
cements, amalgam, composites, impression materials etc.
- Perform infection control to CDC, ADA, and OSHA standards;
sterilize treatment rooms before and after patient visits,
sterilize instruments and other work areas
- Advanced duties include sealant application and nitrous
monitoring after completing required courses Competencies for
Excellence
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Expresses ideas
concisely both orally or written; Tailors communication to specific
person/audience; anticipates and manages effects of
communication
- Concern for Order and Quality; Detail-Oriented: High standards
for quality; Keeps records, checks quality of work and
documentation; Must follow specific protocols to ensure
compliance
- Teamwork: Work to develop friendly and supporting atmosphere;
Pitch in and help others
- Self-Management: Exhibit self-confidence while interacting with
patients and team; Functions effective under pressure; Manages own
behavior to prevent or reduce feelings of stress
- Integrity & Credibility: Able to gain the trust and respect of
patients and co-workers; Professional yet caring demeanor
- Adaptability: Adapts to change in direction in order to support
changing priorities * Diversity: Adapts and integrates into diverse
work group and patient populationThe Perks!
- Competitive pay and bonus structure - starting salary $14/hour
and bonuses of up to $800/month*!
- New Grads welcome!
- Growth and advancement opportunities for leadership roles
- Vacation and PTO
- $25,000 of Company-paid Life Insurance
- Wide variety of additional benefits including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Health Saving Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
- 401(k)
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Identity Protection
- Team Member Assistance Program*Bonus potential based on
achieving certain number of business objectives per month.Why
Choose Us?Throughout the interview process, we will gladly fill you
in on all the details of our training and career development
opportunities.Certification you will receive with 12 months:
- BLS (CPR) certification
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification- Off Site Training
Provided
- Registered Dental Assistant X-Ray Certification (RDA)- Off Site
Training Provided.Infection control / Osha/ HIPPA/ FW
certifications-free -Pit and fissure sealant training -Coronal
polishing training -Guidance into RDA certificationContinued
mentorship to grow as a leader in this company - career Path from
DA- LDA - Mentor DA- Trainer DA- Compliance Officer or you can
choose operational career path and we can help you with development
to even become office manager in future. -Dental Assistant Duties
Include:
- Patient management
- Equip operatory for dentist
- Take X-rays Digital
- iTero Scanner
- Maintain equipment and supplies
- Sterilize instruments
- Assist dentist with procedures
- Maintain a friendly, warm and clean environment for patients
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