DENTAL ASSISTANT

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Dental Assistant, primarily working with military service members in a mobile clinic environment. Responsibilities include providing dental care, administering X-rays, and maintaining sterilization standards. This entry-level full-time position requires weekend availability and specific certifications in Texas.

Qualifications

• Certifications: CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA.
• Experience with military personnel is preferred.
• Weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental services in a mobile environment.
• Administer digital X-rays (BW & PANO).
• Sterilize instruments.

Skills

Active Dental Assistant Certification

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Comfortable with 4-handed chair-side assisting

Experience with sterilization

Proficiency with computer programs

Job description

Join to apply for the DENTAL ASSISTANT role at Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions.

We are seeking Dental Assistants to partner with us in completing dental exams, treatments, and X-rays for our Military Service members.

The position primarily involves working weekends, with occasional weekdays in Texas on an "as needed" basis.

We provide Health Readiness Services to meet the medical and dental requirements for maintaining a deployable military force for the following branches:

• U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)
• Army National Guard (ARNG)
• U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR)
• U.S. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)
• U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR)
• Air National Guard (ANG)
• U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR)

Responsibilities:

• Provide dental services in a mobile environment.
• Administer digital X-rays (BW & PANO).
• Sterilize instruments.

Requirements:

• Active Dental Assistant Certification in the state (CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA).
• Active Radiology Certification.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Comfortable with 4-handed chair-side assisting.
• Experience with sterilization and basic administrative functions.
• Experience working with military personnel is preferred.
• Proficiency with computer programs.
• Weekend availability is required.

Join our trusted team with over three decades of experience, dedicated to setting new standards in healthcare delivery through innovative models such as mobile clinics, telemedicine, and portable deployment.

If offered employment, a background check and drug screening will be required. We participate in E-Verify.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination based on any protected status.

Salary:

$20/hour

Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Health Care Provider

Industries:

Hospitals and Health Care