Dental Assistant

Role Summary

Temporary, full‑time float dental assistant supporting community dental programs and rotating assignments based on operational needs. The Dental Assistant performs four‑handed chairside assisting and clinical support according to program protocols. Candidates must hold a current, valid Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license at the time of application and be fluent in Spanish. This role requires frequent travel to community sites and mobile units.

• Typical Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with 1 hour lunch (40 hours/week); some assignments may follow 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. schedule
  
• Travel Requirement: High — must be very comfortable with frequent travel and flexible assignments
  
• Transportation Requirement: Reliable transportation for travel between sites and to community events
  

• 77040
  
• 77093
  
• 77505
  
• 77074
  
• 77036
  

Essential Qualifications

• Fluent Spanish speaker required (verbal and written).
  
• Current, valid Texas RDA license (must be valid at time of application).
  
• Experience with four‑handed chairside assisting, dental radiographs, and intraoral photography.
  
• Experience charting in electronic dental records; Dentrix experience preferred.
  
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and to stand and bend for extended periods.
  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Chairside Support: Provide four‑handed chairside assisting for dentists and dental staff.
  
• Clinical Tasks: Take and record vital signs; take prescribed dental radiographs and intraoral photographs; chart diagnoses in Dentrix as directed by the dentist.
  
• Operatory Setup: Prepare operatories for each patient, including barrier placement and instrument/material selection per planned procedure.
  
• Infection Control: Sterilize instruments; perform weekly biologic monitoring for autoclaves; complete daily/weekly/monthly preventive maintenance; report equipment issues.
  
• Patient Education: Provide oral hygiene and post‑operative instructions under dentist guidance.
  
• Community Outreach: Participate in school‑based and community events to promote oral health.
  
• Flexibility: Rotate between programs and sites based on operational needs; support mobile dental unit operations when assigned.
  

Physical and Technical Requirements

• Physical: Lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs; prolonged standing and bending.
  
• Technical: Working knowledge of Office 365, Dentrix, Dexis, Microsoft Teams.
  
• Other: Must follow all dental program protocols and safety procedures.