353 Dental Assistant jobs in Plano

Job Description

Registered Dental Assistant

Job Type:

Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a floating Business Assistant/Hygiene RDA to help grow our hygiene program. If you are looking to get your foot in the door and want more time to master your skills, this may be the position for you. Patient hours are Monday through Thursday, Fridays are admin days.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completing X-rays when needed for Hygiene and Doctor schedules

Prepare for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort

Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed

Sterilize instruments according to regulations

Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

Undertake lab tasks as instructed

Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

Schedule appointments

Verifying Insurance

Maintain accurate patient records

CE training provided

Team members are provided training to learn the office culture, optimal workflow, and verbiage.

SKILLS:

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Dentrix knowledge

Good computer skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized and reliable

Current/Active RDA certificate and registration

CPR certified

Proficient at taking digital X-rays

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Supplemental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

• Bonus pay

• Dentrix: 1 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Required)

• Nitrous (Preferred)

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

We schedule paid working interviews to make sure we are the perfect fit. We offer benefits, competitive pay, and 1-, 2-, and 3-week PTO for committed team members.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Job Description

Description:

Attention all Dental Assistants, we are calling on you to partner with us to complete dental exams, treatment, and X-rays to our Military Service members.

We will primarily work weekends, with some occasional weekdays in the State of MI on an "as needed basis".

We provide health readiness services to meet the medical and dental requirements to maintain a deployable military force for the following:

• U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)
• Army National Guard (ARNG)
• U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR)
• U.S. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)
• U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR)
• Air National Guard (ANG)
• U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR)

Responsibilities:

• Provide dental services in a mobile environment.
• Provide Digital x-Rays (BW & PANO).
• Provide sterilization of instruments.

• Active Dental Assistant Certification in the state (CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA)
• Active Radiology Certification
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Comfortable with 4-handed chair-side assisting
• Experience with sterilization
• Experience with basic administrative functions
• Experience working with military - preferred
• Proficient with computer programs
• Must have weekend availability

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated, and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we’ve set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.

Join our team, and become a part of a bridge for better health.

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If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.

Job Description

Overview

You’ve invested the time to become an extraordinary Dental Assistant, now let us support you in taking your career further as an oral health care provider in one of the best practice models in modern dentistry!

You’ll experience both personal and professional growth as an oral health care provider, joining a team dedicated to clinical excellence and creating patients for life.

You'll have access to modern dental technology, support to assist you in developing clinical efficiency, and will be working alongside a team that genuinely cares about the patients within the local community.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package

• Continuing Education (CE Units)

• Paid time off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Child care assistance

• 401K

• Paid time to volunteer in your local community

The Opportunity

As both a patient and clinician advocate, you are a fundamental part of the Perfect Patient Experience®. As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency.
• You will also maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable and at the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate.
• Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines while maintaining strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Responsibilities

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

Qualifications

#indeed-regional

Job Description

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient. Candidates must have at least one year of dental assisting experience and some front office experience. This position will be both front and back office as needed.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Gather patient information and health background
• Patient check in and out
• Answer telephones
• Verify insurance
• Prepare the work area for procedures
• Take x-rays of patients’ teeth when necessary and display results for the dentist
• Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures
• Prepare materials for crowns or dental impressions
• Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits
• Restock treatment areas and monitor inventory
• Dental assistant certificate from an accredited vocational school (preferred)
• 1+ years of dental assisting experience
• X-ray certification a plus
• Current BLS and CPR certification
• Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with medical office technology and equipment, including computers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and phone systems, as well as MS Excel/Word/Outlook, Electronic Health Record systems and automated medical scheduling and billing programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in group and community settings
• Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate
• Effective management of multiple duties and responsibilities in a clinical setting
• Sound leadership and clinical judgment
• Excellent communication skills in person, on the phone and in written communications
• Flexibility in a rapidly growing and changing work environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and clinical information
• Excellent listener
• Demonstrates initiative

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Satisfactory completion of Dental Assistant Certification Program

Preferred:

• Experience working with racially and ethnically diverse populations, low-income populations and people experiencing homelessness
• At least one year of experience in a primary care or public dental setting functioning at the full extent of her/his training
• Experience with Practice Management systems and EHR
• Prior work in performance or quality improvement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Full range of motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye–hand coordination
• Standing and walking frequently and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical setting
• Travel within western North Carolina

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast paced work environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Job Description

Overview

Are you ready to create a healthier, happier life?

We are happy to share an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant! We are looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant with a can-do attitude, a proactive nature, a strong sense of ownership and integrity, interest in building their skills, and a desire to grow long-term with us at this PDS Health® supported practice.

In this position, you’ll be part of a team striving to provide the Perfect Patient Experience™, while assisting the dentist as they provide quality care using proven modern technology.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Necessary industry certifications and education
• Possess outstanding time management, communication, and enjoys working in a team environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, technical skills and equipment

If you enjoy excelling as a Dental Assistant and creating healthier, happier smiles®, we’d like to talk to you about joining our team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

APPLY TODAY!

Responsibilities

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

Job Description

Overview

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency. Key duties associated with assisting the dentist in starting treatment include: utilizing x-ray time to promote the good qualities of the dentist, learning the patient’s expectations while educating them with intra-oral pictures, using effective and anticipatory chair-side skills, and effectively supporting the dentist’s diagnosis after the examination when the patient asks questions. The RDA should abide by procedures needed for compliance with state and federal safety regulation, infection control, and permitted duties.

Responsibilities

• The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient ExperienceÔ by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment
• At the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate
• At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration
• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc)
• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

Responsibilities

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

Qualifications

#indeed-regional

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Vision insurance

• Be a superhero of smiles! Assist our dentist in creating positive dental experiences for children.
• Unleash your inner artist! Help keep our office bright and colorful for the little ones.
• Embrace the giggles! Enjoy a fun and rewarding work environment filled with laughter and learning.
• Make a difference! Play a vital role in fostering healthy smiles and confident kids.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunities for continued learning and growth
• A chance to be part of a supportive and positive team

Job Description

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Location: Gentle Dentistry of Las Colinas

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our dedicated dental team. As an essential part of our practice, you will play a key role in creating a smooth and comfortable environment for our patients, ensuring high-quality care while supporting the dentist in both clinical and administrative tasks. If you have a passion for patient care, a strong attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care & Comfort : Welcome and prepare patients for treatments or check-ups, ensuring their comfort and addressing any concerns they may have.
• Assist with Procedures : Set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed for dental procedures. Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry and ensure the dental room is well-prepared for each procedure.
• Instrument Sterilization & Safety : Follow proper sterilization procedures and ensure that all dental instruments are sanitized in compliance with health regulations.
• Lab Tasks & Post-Operative Care : Assist with lab tasks as directed and provide patients with post-operative care instructions.
• Record Maintenance : Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, assisting with patient charts, treatment documentation, and payment procedures.
• Scheduling & Office Support : Assist in scheduling patient appointments and ensuring the office runs smoothly with minimal disruptions. Keep the dental room clean, organized, and well-stocked.
• Regulated Tasks : Perform non-surgical tasks such as coronal polishing, if certified, and assist with other regulated tasks as allowed by local regulations.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience : A minimum of 2 years of dental assisting experience in a clinical setting.
• Certification : Dental Assistant Certification (CDA or RDA) is required. Additional certifications such as EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) or Radiology Certifications are a plus.
• Skills & Knowledge :
  • In-depth knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization methods, and infection control protocols.
  • Familiarity with dental procedures and treatments.
  • Understanding of health and safety regulations in a dental office.
  • Experience with dental practice management software (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft) is highly preferred.
• Clinical Competence : Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks, such as coronal polishing, and assist with other dental procedures.
• Communication & Patient Care : Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with patients, providing clear instructions and ensuring their comfort.
• Organization & Attention to Detail : Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Team-Oriented : Ability to work effectively in a team environment while providing high-quality patient care.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional Certifications : Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA), Radiology Certification, or Dental Hygiene Assistant certification.
• Language Skills : Bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish) are a plus but not required.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) Matching
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Perks & Discounts

If you are a compassionate and detail-oriented Dental Assistant looking to work in a supportive, patient-focused environment, this is the role for you. Join our team and be part of a practice where your expertise and dedication will make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

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