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Dental Assistant

Affordable Dentist Near Me
Waco, TX
17 - 21 USD hourly (34,000 - 42,000 USD annually)
Dental AssistantFull Time

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

  • Assist dentists during examinations and treatment procedures

  • Prepare and sterilize instruments for dental procedures

  • Take and develop dental x-rays

  • Perform dental receptionist duties when needed

  • Support prosthodontics procedures

Skills

  • Proficiency in Open Dental

  • Experience with four-handed dentistry techniques

  • Knowledge of medical records management in a dental clinic setting

  • Familiarity with medical imaging for dental procedures

  • Ability to assist with prosthodontics procedures

  • 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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