Dental Assistant

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a dental assistant to provide chairside support and patient care in partner dental practices. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, assisting during procedures, taking X-rays, and maintaining infection-control standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong teamwork, communication, and attention to detail, ensuring accurate charting and compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with chairside assisting and dental sterilization processes.
• Experience taking X-rays and handling related patient workflows.
• Attention to detail for charting, records, and safety protocols.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient-focused professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure supplies and equipment are ready.
• Assist dentists and hygienists during procedures.
• Take dental X-rays and support imaging workflows.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records and documentation.
• Collaborate with the dental team and office staff to support efficient, compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Dental sterilization

X-ray experience

Patient workflows

Teamwork

Communication

Patient-focused care

Tools

Dental imaging equipment

Job description

provides high-quality chairside support and patient care in partner dental practices.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure supplies and equipment are ready.
• Assist dentists and hygienists during procedures.
• Take dental X-rays and support imaging workflows.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records and documentation.
• Collaborate with the dental team and office staff to support efficient, compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency with chairside assisting and dental sterilization processes.
• Experience taking X-rays and handling related patient workflows.
• Strong attention to detail for charting, records, and safety protocols.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient-focused professionalism.