Job description

** Now offering a $500 sign on bonus and a $1000 retention bonus at the end of 13 months of service**

A dental assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) chairside in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the center. The Dental Assistant is expected to work to the full credentialing capabilities, including sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies, patient scheduling and billing. The Dental Assistant must be cognizant of the expectations and concerns of the center’s dental patients and be able to respond in an empathetic and professional manner. The ability to work with persons from a wide diversity of social, ethnic and economic backgrounds is necessary. The Dental Assistant must be able to creatively work with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal results for the center’s patient from a system of integrated primary health care. Travels when necessary to meet operational needs. Additional tasks may be assigned to support operational effectiveness.

**All Katy Trail Employees must be up-to-date on COVID Vaccinations**

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Certification of Basic Skills in dental assisting required or must be able to obtain within two years of employment.
• Must have nitrous certification or be able to obtain within one year of employment.
• Excellent attendance record
• Must maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required. Effective oral communication skills in Spanish preferred.
• Must be able to see, hear, read, write, kneel, stand, sit and lift up to 35 lbs without device assistance
• Must be able to handle stressful situations.
• Possess cognitive skills necessary to understand medical terminology.
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Must demonstrate tact, patience, and good communication skills in dealing with patients, staff, and the public.
• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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