Registered Dental Assistant

Patients are mostly local families, and many come in as whole households.

Job summary:

Our office has four operatories, CEREC, digital scanners and a team that has worked together for years. The Registered Dental Assistant works chairside with two dentists and helps with sterilization, X-rays and patient comfort. This is an in-person role at our El Paso location.

What you'll do:

Explain treatment plans and cost estimates to patients. Mix and place impression materials, cements and temporary crowns. Pass instruments and keep the field clear with suction and air/water. Fabricate temporaries and bleaching trays. Seat patients, review health history and prepare the operatory. Give post-op instructions after extractions, fillings and crowns. Place sealants and coronal polish where state rules allow. Sterilize instruments, run the autoclave and log spore tests.

What you'll need:

2+ years of chairside experience preferred. Positive attitude with nervous patients. Comfortable with Dentrix, Eaglesoft or Open Dental. Able to sit and stand for long periods with frequent hand work. Knowledge of dental terminology and tooth numbering. Dental radiography certification in Texas.

Schedule: Four 10-hour days, some Saturdays

Compensation and benefits:

Rate: $22.50 - $24.50 per hour

Health insurance. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off. Vision insurance. Employee discount.

Creekside Smiles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Send us your resume. No cover letter needed.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Creekside Smiles.