Registered Dental Assistant (Full Time)

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of ETCHSI. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies. Performs various direct patient care activities, sterile treatments, assigned duties and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal safety and comfort for dental patients.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by a dentist or a dental hygienist.
• Serves as dentists’ chair-side assistant.
• Prepares dental operatories for patient treatments (room and equipment setup/breakdown).
• Exposes and develops dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations.
• Maintain inventory and adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of items for ordering purposes.
• Sterilizes reusable dental instruments in accordance with Dental Department protocol.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Registered Dental Assistant with Radiology Certification

EXPERIENCE:

• Radiology Certification
• Current CPR Certification
• The ability to use Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, email and Internet Explorer.

ETCHSI offers an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)/ paid holidays
• Retirement plan

Applications are available as follows:

• Website: www.etchc.com
• 1309 S. University Drive, Nacogdoches, TX
• 1210 Douglass Road, Nacogdoches, TX

OR

Mail a resume to:

ETCHSI Human Resources

PO Box 632040

Nacogdoches, TX 75963-2040

- - NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE - -

Our admin office is located at 1401 South University Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75964

ETCHS is a not-for profit 501(c)(3) corporation and an EEOE.

This non-profit corporation is a Health Center Program grantee through the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Section 330(e) of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. §254b). ETCHS is deemed to be an employee of the US Public Health Service (PHS) under 42 U.S.C. §§233(g)-(n) with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including professional liability claims, for itself and its covered individuals acting within ETCHS’ approved scope of services.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person