Dental Assistant

Are you a skilled, reliable, and confident dental assistant looking for a long-term home in a small, supportive practice? Our general dentistry office, led by Dr. Dorothy Paul, is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to join our close-knit team of six.

About Our Practice

We are a 5-star general dentistry practice located in the Westchase/Piney Point area of Houston (77063). Our office hours are Monday–Thursday office (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), with Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays always off. We focus on providing excellent, personalized care for our patients in a welcoming and professional environment. Our practice is primarily fee-for-service (no Medicaid).

Who We’re Looking For

Because we are a small office with only one dental assistant, this role requires a strong, experienced professional who can take ownership of the position and work closely with Dr. Paul.

The Right Candidate Will Be:

• Skilled & Confident – experienced in chairside assisting and dental procedures.
• Coachable & Respectful – able to take direction, accept feedback, and adjust without taking offense.
• Patient-Focused – warm and professional with patients; comfortable educating and conversing with them about dental care.
• Responsible & Reliable – shows up on time and communicates proactively if unable to.

Responsibilities

• Punctuality for the 6:45am start of workday.
• Chairside assisting with all dental procedures.
• Patient education and post-treatment instruction.
• Proper infection control protocols., instrument sterilization, periodic equipment maintenance, operatory setup and re-stocking.
• Taking high-quality radiographs and impressions
• Supporting Dr. Paul and the clinical team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Data entry (treatment plan and clinical notes)
• Fabricate quality temporaries, whitening trays, and retainers.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in Texas.
• Previous experience as a dental assistant (minimum 2+ years).
• Certifications: Radiology and CPR, (as required by Texas regulations).
• Nitrous oxide certification is a bonus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• 3-day weekends every week (Friday -Sundays).
• Compensation: $19-24/hr. based on experience.
• Team-oriented work environment where everyone plays an important role.
• Dental care and 401(k) with 3% employer match.
• 5 paid national holidays.
• Lunch breaks: provided food, a fully stocked kitchen, and continuous paid time.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume to [sign in to DentalPost to see current contact info] and a brief introduction about why you would be a good fit for our practice. We'll contact qualified candidates for phone and in-person interviews.

Please, no phone calls or unscheduled visits to the office.