Dental Assistant
Job Description
The Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in assisting dentists during patient procedures and ensuring smooth operations within the dental clinic.
Must have at least 1 - 2 years of dental assisting
Duties
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Assist dentists during examinations and treatment procedures
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Prepare and sterilize instruments for dental procedures
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Take and develop dental x-rays
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Perform dental receptionist duties when needed
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Support prosthodontics procedures
Skills
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Proficiency in Open Dental
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Experience with four-handed dentistry techniques
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Knowledge of medical records management in a dental clinic setting
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Familiarity with medical imaging for dental procedures
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Ability to assist with prosthodontics procedures
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Understanding of medical coding practices
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Medical procedure assistance • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental receptionist • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Medical coding guidelines • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Paid time off • Health record tracking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Vision insurance • In-person • Employee discount • Document management • Managing patient records • Open Dental • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental clinic experience
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Salary
- 17 - 21 USD hourly (34,000 - 42,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in TX: $40k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- November 6, 2026
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