Dental Assistant

AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

AIDS Healthcare Foundation seeks a Dental Assistant to support high-quality, patient-centered oral care and a positive patient experience. Under the Dental Director, you will assist clinically and operationally to keep care safe, timely, and compliant.

As part of a collaborative team, you will coordinate patient flow, prepare operatories, provide chairside assistance, and uphold infection control, charting, and equipment readiness while educating and comforting patients.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dental Assistant in Texas.
• Minimum one year experience preferred.
• Radiology certification required.
• Spanish-speaking bilingual required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with dental software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and scheduling to support access and continuity of care.
• Prepare patients and operatories for treatment.
• Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Perform radiographic and adjunctive duties per licensure.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Support inventory and equipment readiness.
• Assist with verification of patient eligibility through established systems.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Patient flow coordination

Education

Registered Dental Assistant in Texas

Radiology certification

Spanish speaking bilingual (required)

Job description

The Dental Assistant contributes to AHF by supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered oral healthcare and ensuring a positive, efficient patient experience. Under the direction of the Dental Director, this role provides essential clinical and operational support that enables providers to deliver safe, timely, and compliant care.

The Dental Assistant enhances the reputation of AHF by being a patient advocate, reinforcing education, promoting comfort and safety, and contributing to a welcoming, respectful care environment. This role operates as a collaborative team member, proactively supporting clinic efficiency, communicating effectively across functions, and identifying opportunities to enhance workflow and service delivery.

You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives.

To be successful as the Dental Assistant, it is crucial to ensure that the AHF Core Values and Mission stay top of mind with all that you do. At AHF, we are nimble and able to adapt in a dynamic environment to assist in providing the best experience for our clients and workplace for our employees.

The RDA will work as a part of a close-knit team to provide excellent patient care. Key responsibilities include coordinating patient flow and scheduling to support access and continuity of care; preparing patients and operatories for treatment; providing chairside assistance utilizing four-handed dentistry techniques; performing radiographic and adjunctive duties in accordance with licensure; maintaining strict infection control and sterilization standards; ensuring accurate and timely clinical documentation; supporting inventory and equipment readiness; and assisting with verification of patient eligibility through established systems.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Assistant in the state of Texas
• minimum one year experience preferred
• radiology certification
• Spanish speaking bilingual required
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• and experience with dental software.