Job Description
Join our dynamic dental team at Arlington Dental Excellence! We're urgently seeking a passionate Dental Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care in our modern, state-of-the-art facility. As a key member of our practice, you'll support our dentists in providing top-tier oral health services while maintaining a compassionate, efficient environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive workplace culture.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for treatments and assist dentists during procedures
- Sterilize instruments and maintain strict infection control protocols
- Take dental X-rays and develop radiographs accurately
- Manage patient records and digital charting systems
- Assist in scheduling and coordinating patient appointments
- Order inventory and maintain dental supply organization
- Provide post-operative instructions to patients
Qualifications
- Current Dental Assistant certification or X-ray license
- Minimum 2 years of clinical dental assisting experience
- Proficiency in digital imaging and charting software (Eagletree, Dentrix)
- CPR/BLS certification
- Strong interpersonal skills with patient-first mentality
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail and infection control knowledge
- Valid Texas state dental assistant permit