Dental Assistant Job at Lone Star Circle of Care in Austin

We are seeking a Dental Assistant who is passionate about making a difference in our community. At Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) we strive for exceptional, equitable patient care that leads to healthier communities. Our Dental Assistants assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a dentist.

If you have the ambition and desire to work in a friendly and fun environment, LSCC is the place for you!

A Day in the Life of a Dental Assistant may look like this:

• Greet and prepare dental patients
• Assist dentists during procedures and maintain instruments and supplies
• Perform basic and some moderately complex dental procedures
• Assisting in handing instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care
• Recording patients' health histories
• Taking and developing x-rays and preparing dental compounds
• Taking pouring and trimming dental impressions and seating temporary restorations

We ask our Dental Assistants to possess a minimum of:

• High school diploma or GED
• Active Texas Dental Assistant License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross

The following experience/skills are preferred:

• Experience as a Dental Assistant, minimum of one (1) year
• Proficiency with EMR system
• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills are a definite plus

Key Success Factors

Some key factors that will make an individual successful in this role:

• The ability to problem solve
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Team player personality
• Time management

Benefits

LSCC offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary;
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance;
• LSCC paid Life insurance;
• LSCC paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance;
• Paid Time Off; and
• 403b Employee Retirement Plan