Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

401k with match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

Guardian Dentistry in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dental procedures, prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, and manage patient flow. This role requires empathy, quick thinking, and strong teamwork to deliver high-quality care.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of dental assisting experience, excellent communication, and a professional work ethic. The practice offers paid vacation/holidays, a 401(k) with match, health/dental/vision coverage, life and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with coworkers and patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure equipment is ready for dentists.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays of patients.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Handle general administrative duties to support the practice.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Tools

X-ray usage

Job description

## Dental AssistantApply: Fort Worth, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR103658**Location:**White Settlement Family DentistryOur Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more. **Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:*** Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists* Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms* Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants* Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs* Taking and processing X-rays of patients* Perform lab tasks as instructed* Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments* Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene* Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures* Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions* Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice **Qualifications:*** 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred* Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients* Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients **Compensation & Benefits:*** Guaranteed Hourly Rate $20-$25 DOE* Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays* 401k Program: with matching contributions* Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)* Competitive health, dental, and vision plan* Life Insurance and Disability Insurance* Flexible Schedules**FLSA Status:**Non-ExemptWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.