Dental Assistant

HHM Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

403(b) retirement plan with company-mn

Generous time off for full-time

Paid Holidays

ADD plan

Short-term & Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

HHM CARES Fund

Job summary

HHM Health in Dallas is seeking a Dental Assistant with a passion for service excellence to join our dental team in the Dallas and Mesquite area. The Dental Assistant supports dentists in delivering high-quality oral healthcare by assisting with clinical procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining efficient clinic operations.

This full-time role requires a dental assisting certificate or diploma, CPR, and knowledge of sterilization, EHR systems, and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; dental assistant schooling preferred.
• Dental assisting certificate preferred; CPR required.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Experience as dental assistant.
• Knowledge of EHR systems; eClinicalWorks preferred.
• Bilingual abilities to support a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for dental visits, ensuring comfort and explaining procedures.
• Set up treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and materials for dental procedures.
• Assist the dentist during procedures using 4-handed dentistry, including chairside support.
• Take and process dental X-rays and impressions as required.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment in compliance with infection control standards.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-operative instructions.
• Manage scheduling, patient flow, and support administrative tasks including records and payments.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and clinic regulations.

Skills

CPR Certification

Dental instruments

Infection control

EHR knowledge

DA experience

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High school diploma

Dental Assisting Certificate

Job description

We're Humanizing Healthcare

At HHM Health, our mission is to provide high quality and compassionate healthcare to all. Our vision is to be the best patient-focused health center providing personalized physical, mental, and spiritual care for every individual. We are led by our CARES Values (Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, Servant Heart). Together, our CARES-givers are making a difference in Dallas and surrounding communities.

Opportunities available in the heart of Dallas

We are seeking a Dental Assistant with a passion for service excellence to join our Dental team in the Dallas and Mesquite area. The Dental Assistant supports dentists in delivering high-quality oral healthcare by assisting with clinical procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining efficient clinic operations. This role combines hands-on patient care with administrative and infection control responsibilities.

Location: 8515 Greenville Ave, Ste N108 Dallas, TX 75243, 4550 Gus Thomasson Rd, Ste 40 Mesquite, TX 75150

Here's a Sneak Peek At What You Will Do

• Welcome and prepare patients for dental visits, ensuring comfort and explaining procedures.
• Set up treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and materials for dental procedures.
• Assist the dentist during procedures using 4-handed dentistry, including chairside support.
• Take and process dental X-rays and impressions as required.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment in compliance with infection control standards.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-operative instructions.
• Manage scheduling, patient flow, and support administrative tasks including records and payments.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and clinic regulations.

What You Need To Succeed

• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Dental Assisting Certificate (Preferred)CPR Certification (Required)
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods along with understanding of health & safety regulations
• Prior experience as dental assistant
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems; eClnicalWorks preferred.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish, Pashto, Burmese or Rohingya to assist a diverse patient population.

What We Offer

At HHM Health, our mission starts with caring for people and that includes you. We believe that when our team feels supported, valued, and healthy, they can make the greatest impact in the communities we serve. That's why we invest in our employees' well-being with free vision, dental, and life insurance, plus competitive medical premiums.

Our full-time team members also receive a robust benefits package designed to empower you to thrive- at work, at home, and in your purpose so you can focus on what matters most: delivering compassionate, high-quality care to every patient.

• Health Savings Account
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 3% and match 50% of the next 2% (contribute 5% to get 4% matched). 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Generous time off plan for full-time employees (Health and wellness + Paid time +Volunteer Days)
• Paid Holidays
• Accidental Death & Dismemberments (ADD) plan
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• HHM CARES Fund (employee emergency relief fund)

We're battling the Dallas Community's Healthcare Crisis

At HHM Health, our mission is to provide quality healthcare to all in the growing DFW Metroplex. Our vision is to be the best patient-focused health center providing holistic care. We exemplify our CARES Values (Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, Servant Heart) to provide a positive & meaningful patient experience to all in Dallas and the surrounding counties.

To learn more about how we're making a difference, visit us online at: https://www.hhmhealth.org/

Equal Opportunity Employer

HHM Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. HHM Health hires and promotes based solely on the qualifications of the individual and the essential functions of the job being filled.

No third-party recruitment agencies please.