Lago Vista Family Dentistry is seeking an experienced dental assistant.

Located on the north shore of Lake Travis in the greater Austin area, Lago Vista is a thriving town in the growing triad of lake communities with everything from hiking to lake sports, fine winery, a regional supermarket and national pharmacy chain, to dozens of small "shop local" owner-operated businesses from auto repair to zoological retail.

Lago Vista is just 14 miles from Cedar Park and 35 miles from Austin.

Job description

You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail.

You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

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; especially with Dentrix
• 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.

Location:

Lago Vista Family Dentistry is located at 8008 Bronco Ln Suite B, Lago Vista, TX 78645.

Hours:

Monday through Thursday from 7:30-5 and Friday from 8 to 12.

Compensation:

This is a full-time or part-time position with terrific opportunity for growth.

$20-25 per hour commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person