Pediatric Dental Assistant - Part Time
DOCS Health·Coryell County, Texas
DOCS Health·Coryell County, Texas
Provide professional chairside assistance to dentists and prepare patients for dental procedures. Maintain strict sterilization and infection control standards while handling clerical reporting.
Description DOCS Dental provides high-quality dental care on Army and Air Force bases, proudly serving military families and veterans. Join a mission-driven, close-knit team that combines private practice excellence with meaningful service. Work in a family-oriented environment with modern technology while making a real impact.
Create a welcoming, professional experience for patients. Prepare and assist patients during dental procedures. Support dentists with setup, chairside assistance, and cleanup. Maintain sterilization and infection control standards. Utilize dental software and equipment to support efficient care. Handle clerical tasks and reporting with accuracy and attention to detail.
Current Dental Assistant certification (In the state you are applying to). Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience. X-ray and CPR/BLS certifications required. Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a Real ID Drivers License prior to start date.
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant and/or Nitrous & Coronal Polishing certifications. ________________________________________ If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.
DOCS Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Market context
In Texas, dental practices often look for candidates with orthodontic assisting experience, current CPR or BCLS certification, and training from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program when available. These roles can be competitive because employers want assistants who can support chairside efficiency, adapt quickly to specialty workflows, and contribute to patient care with minimal onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any orthodontic experience in your application.