Dental Assistant 

Barksdale Family Dentistry 

Experience Preferred 

Barksdale Family Dentistry is looking for an energetic and positive new staff member to assist chairside with a general dentist. A successful candidate will be professional, reliable, and have prior dental assisting experience. 

Essential Functions:

• Assist chair side during administration of nitrous oxide.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Clean and polish removable appliances.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Take dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Actively provide hand instruments and materials to Dentist, as needed, during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and Dentist's efficiency.
• Must maintain regular, consistent and punctual attendance in accordance with assigned schedule and time off policies.
• Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments.
• Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.

Benefits Offered: 

• Group health insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Free life insurance
• 401k Plan
• Monthly bonus potential

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.• Preferred EDDA assistant with 2-3 years experience.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: • Standing 60%• Sitting 40%• Moderate noise levels from dental and other Lab equipment• Medical, office, and lab setting• Minimum lifting requirements of 35 pounds in order to transfer equipment and pack and unpack supplies.• Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes in order to examine and service patients.