Dental Assistant Trainee
Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics
- McKinney, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 population
- 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
- 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 certification
- Continued 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.
- 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 and their families