Oral Health Industries·Terrell, Texas
The Dental Assistant provides quality patient care and chairside assistance to the doctor while maintaining a safe, stress-free environment. Key duties include managing medical records, taking radiographs, and ensuring treatment rooms are properly stocked and cleaned.
If so, apply to join our compassionate, Patient-Centered Dentist office.
At At Texas Dentistry, we’re always striving to exceed expectations and provide care that goes the extra mile.
We’re focused on patients first, helping everyone reach their dental goals.
We're looking for a Registered Dental Assistant that is comfortable treating children.
The Dental Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting quality dental care for our patients and a safe environment of minimal stress. Dental Assistant is required to assist the doctor, teach the patients how to care for their teeth, communicates effectively with patients (parents if patient is a child), and follows universal precautions and all OSHA requirements. This position requires working Saturdays. Dental Assistant Requirements: one year of Dental Assisting Experience Willing to travel to Mesquite, Terrell and Kaufman Texas State Board Dental Assistant License CPR Certification
Competitive Pay Paid Time Off after 6 months Health, Vision, and Voluntary Life insurance Dental Employee Discount Supplemental Insurances Gym Membership reimbursement Dental Assistant Job Duties: Set up and seating patients for doctor- Makes sure rooms are properly stock, cleaned, and set up for treatment. Gives great patient care while following protocols for setting up patients. Patient Notes and Documentation- Correctly documents all patient notes and initials correct forms. Makes sure consents, medical clearances, and prescriptions are completed. Cheerfully assists the doctor chair side with all procedures Medical Records- Makes sure all records have been received for patient. Releases records to providers/patients needing copy. Assist doctor by using appropriate materials and instruments while treating patients Follow all OSHA and Practice Safety Precautions Accurately take radiographs to decrease the need for retakes and exposure to radiation. Treatment Plans/Charges- Makes sure that treatment plan charges assigned to patient, and discounts are correct.
Candidates must have at least one year of dental assisting experience and a Texas State Board Dental Assistant License. CPR certification is required, and the applicant must be willing to travel to Mesquite, Terrell, and Kaufman.
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.
