Dental Assistant

Health Here; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a dental assistant to support partner dental practices with chairside assistance, maintain patient comfort, and improve clinical efficiency. You will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, take digital X-rays, and assist dentists during procedures to ensure smooth patient care.

The role requires strong infection control knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with dental teams across varied practice settings.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, professional, and service-focused.
• Strong chairside skills and ability to support efficient procedures.
• Comfort working in varied practice settings and collaborating with dental teams.
• Knowledge of infection control and safe handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure readiness for patient care.
• Sterilize instruments and follow strict infection control procedures.
• Take digital X-rays and assist with imaging as needed.
• Update and maintain accurate patient records.
• Assist dentists during examinations and procedures.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-care instructions.
• Manage inventory, restock supplies, and support workflow.
• Comply with OSHA standards and workplace safety requirements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Chairside skills

Team collaboration

Infection control

Job description

to support partner dental practices by delivering chairside assistance, maintaining patient comfort, and improving clinical efficiency.

Key Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure readiness for patient care
• Sterilize instruments and follow strict infection control procedures
• Take digital X-rays and assist with imaging as needed
• Update and maintain accurate patient records
• Assist dentists during examinations and procedures
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-care instructions
• Manage inventory, restock supplies, and support workflow
• Comply with OSHA standards and workplace safety requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Detail-oriented, professional, and service-focused
• Strong chairside skills and ability to support efficient procedures
• Comfort working in varied practice settings and collaborating with dental teams
• Knowledge of infection control and safe handling practices