Dental Assistant - Entry Level Job at Community Dental Partners, Orange, TX

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  • Community Dental Partners
  • Orange, TX

Job Description

Dental Assistant- Non-Registered 

Reports to:  Practice Manager, Regional Manager 
Key Partnerships: Operations, Clinical, Support Center
Department: Operations
Salary: $15/hr (based on experience)
Classification: Non-Exempt
Status:  Part Time 

***WILLING TO TRAIN*** the right personality

We're looking for an enthusiastic individual eager to learn and grow in the dental field. Entry-level candidates with dental experience are encouraged to apply, as we are willing to train the right person with a great attitude and passion for customer service.

About this role: The Dental Assistant is responsible for supporting the Dentist during treatments, exams, and treatment discussions with patients. This position is responsible for performing general RDA duties in collaboration with other team members. We are looking for team members who are focused on providing quality customer service and maintaining a strong professional relationship with others and a positive attitude.

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Greet and prepare patients for exams, completing digital charting and verifying codes with precision. 
  • Capture quality x-ray images 
  • Assist dentist with a variety of treatment procedures 
  • Setting up and sterilizing exam and treatment rooms
  • Discussing treatment options, importance, and follow-up recommended care
  • Providing teeth polishing and sealant placement procedure (with required certifications) 
  • Supporting with patient treatment appointment scheduling as requested
  • Sterilizing instruments and following cross-contamination standards
  • Creating positive and uplifting patient environments through patient engagement before, during, and after visits
  • Guiding parents and patients through post-care instructions 
  • Assisting patients with company-provided prizes and dismissal 
  • Understanding and adhering to HIPAA guidelines 
  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications: (Dental experience required)

  • Texas Issued Registered Dental Assistant Licensing
  • Digital x-ray experience
  • Digital charting experience 

Key Skills and Abilities, Characteristics of a good fit: 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, self-starter, and demonstrates initiative
  • Flexible and innovative; highly adaptable to the dynamic business environment
  • High engagement; supportive of leadership and role model for company values and guiding behaviors
  • Strong demonstration of task completion and dedication to detail 
  • Team Player and great interpersonal skills 
  • Prompt and timely with work schedule 
  • Amazing customer service skills, great at building relationships with new people

Benefits: 

  • Hep B and CPR Certifications
  • Company provided scrubs
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Company provided online learning courses
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Paid training
  • Employee fun days
  • Holiday celebrations
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Perks @ Work, Employee Discount Program


Schedule and Location: 
Monday-Thursday 
One Location -3CDental Orange (Orange Smiles and Orthodontics) (MacArthur Dr.)

CDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

INTERNAL ID: WTT5050

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Flexible hours,

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