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Pediatric - Dental Assistant

Mortenson Dental Partners·Odessa, Texas

$22 - $22/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Dental Assistant is responsible for preparing treatment rooms and providing instrumentation through sterilization and delivery. They also handle suctioning, passing instruments to the dentist, and completing clinical notes.

Pediatric - Dental Assistant Job ID

  • 432
  • Salary: Up to$22/HR based on experience
  • Location: 4217 85th
  • St
  • Lubbock,
  • TX 79423
  • Job
  • Type:
  • Full-time
  • Weekly hours: 40

Are you passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles while working in a friendly and supportive environment?

Do you thrive in a role where your skills make a real difference in patients’ lives?

If so, we’d love to meet you!

We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team.

Our practice is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in an environment where both patients and team members are treated with respect, trust, and genuine support.

What You’ll Love About Us

  • A
  • Positive,
  • Team-Oriented
  • Culture: We believe in supporting one another and celebrating successes, big or small.
  • Opportunities for
  • Growth: We’re committed to helping you advance your skills and reach your career goals.
  • Modern
  • Technology &
  • Techniques: Work with state-of-the-art tools in a practice that values staying ahead of the curve.
  • Work-Life
  • Balance: Flexible scheduling and an environment that respects your personal time. Benefits of being part of the Abbeville Team Benefits are available after 60 days of employment Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution Life Insurance Flexible spending (health and dependent care) account Paid Time Off & 6 paid holidays off Employee Stock Ownership Plan 401K Daily Pay Professional development assistance FREE continuing education opportunities
  • Employee assistance program
  • Your
  • Role: Prepare the treatment room for patients Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access, suctioning, and passing instruments. Completes
  • Clinical notes before dismissing patients
  • What
  • We
  • Are
  • Looking for: CPR/X-ray certification High School Diploma or equivalent Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment. Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company’s determination that the candidate has successfully passed a background check, including a drug screen. We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates equally.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and hold CPR and X-ray certifications. Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment is required.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • CPR
  • Communication skills
  • Suctioning
  • Patient care
  • Instrument sterilization
  • X-ray certification
  • Dental instrumentation
  • Clinical note documentation

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Daily pay
  • Professional development assistance
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Free continuing education

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$22 - $22/hr
Location
Odessa, Texas
Posted
Apr 16, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Mortenson Dental Partners

Mortenson Dental Partners (MDP) is one of the largest groups of employee-owned dental practices in the United States. Beginning as a single practice in 1979, the company has grown to include over 140 practices across nine states, employing over 1,800 team members and welcoming...

Salary listed on 86 jobs
IndustryMedical Practices
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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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.

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