Job Description
Join our award-winning dental practice in Laredo, TX as a Dental Assistant with flexible scheduling options! We're seeking a compassionate professional to deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team environment where your growth is prioritized.
Why Sunshine Dental Care?
- Flexible morning/afternoon/evening shifts
- Modern clinic with state-of-the-art equipment
- Continuing education stipend
- Health/dental/vision insurance
- Paid time off
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for dental procedures and assist dentists during treatments
- Take dental X-rays and perform chairside assistance
- Maintain sterilization protocols and infection control standards
- Manage inventory and order dental supplies
- Update patient records and assist with administrative tasks
- Provide post-operative care instructions to patients
- Coordinate with insurance companies on claims
Qualifications
- Active Dental Assistant certification in Texas
- X-ray certification (RDA) preferred
- 1+ years of clinical dental assisting experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Flexible availability (including weekends)
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance protocols
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred