Dental Assistant - South Location

*Job Description* At Imagine Dental, we strive to provide an exceptional experience for our patients, both the young and the young at heart.
With five locations in Laredo and San Antonio, we are proud of our dynamic employees who do their best to help our patients feel comfortable during their visits.
If you take a tour of our office, you will notice the level of detail that goes into the design of our locations.
We put that same level of detail into everything we do from selecting state of the art dental equipment, such as the Solea Dental Laser, to our video game room for the kids, to the people we hire.
If your passion is patient care, we would like to hear from you! Salary is commensurate with experience and certifications.
Please note that for the convenience of our patients, we are open on Saturdays.
*Responsibilities* * Welcome customers in the dental office * Prepare customers 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 * Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures *Skills* * Proven experience as dental assistant * Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods * Understanding of health & safety regulations * Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus * Good computer skills * Excellent communication and people skills * Attention to detail * Well-organized and reliable * High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred * Additional certification or training is an asset (e.
g.
EFDA) Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $13.
00 per hour Benefits: * Paid time off Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Experience: * Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * RDA License (Required) Work Location: In person