Certified Dental Assistant
Job Description
Benefits/Perks
Careers Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and caring Certified Dental Assistant to join our team! As a Certified Dental Assistant, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will provide assistance to the dentist during exams and procedures and complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments. The ideal candidate has a current license and at least two years of experience. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
Take vital signs and accurately record medical history
Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
Assist dentist during procedures and exams
Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
Schedule appointments
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) state licensure by the Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB)
Previous experience as a dental assistant
Strong computer and data entry skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to provide high-quality patient care
Benefits
Patient comfort • Customer communication • Patient rooming • Dental office • Vital signs • Dental care patient counseling • Safety protocol adherence • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Pre-examination patient preparation • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • Dental instrument processing • In-person customer service • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Mid-level • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Patient history taking • Clinical data entry • Registered Dental Assistant • Dental equipment • Patient consultations • Medical assisting • Patient education • Associate's degree • 2 years • Opportunities for advancement • Communication skills • Certified Dental Assistant • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Quality data entry
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Typical pay (not posted by this employer)
- Typical pay for Dental Assistant in Texas: $18–$21 an hour
- The middle half of 3,172 job posts in Texas that listed pay in the last year, based on the lower figure of each posted range; yearly pay divided by 2,000 hours. Ask the employer what this role pays.
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- October 16, 2026
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