Dental Assistant

CARIN Alliance; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance in Lancaster, TX is seeking an entry-level Dental Assistant Trainee to learn and contribute in a hands-on clinical setting. You will support chairside care, gain radiography basics, and participate in strict infection control and documentation under supervision.

This role emphasizes professional patient communication, adherence to OSHA and HIPAA standards, and teamwork as you develop practical dental assisting skills. Training is provided for career growth.

Qualifications

• Comfort with hands-on learning and guided practice in clinical labs.
• Strong attention to safety, sanitation, and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assisting and support during patient care.
• Learn radiography basics for dental imaging.
• Apply infection control procedures, including proper sterilization.
• Perform accurate charting and assist with documentation.
• Follow OSHA and HIPAA compliance standards.
• Develop strong patient communication skills.

Skills

Hands-on learning

Safety & sanitation

Professional communication

Job description

Dental Assistant Trainee / Entry-Level Dental Assistant

Key Responsibilities / Training Topics

• Provide chairside assisting and support during patient care.
• Learn radiography basics for dental imaging.
• Apply infection control procedures, including proper sterilization.
• Perform accurate charting and assist with documentation.
• Follow OSHA and HIPAA compliance standards.
• Develop strong patient communication skills.

Qualifications / Skills

• Comfort with hands‑on learning and guided practice in clinical labs.
• Strong attention to safety, sanitation, and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients and team members.