Dental Assistant

Paycom - ATS; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Victoria Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Victoria, TX is seeking a dependable Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced clinic. The role requires previous dental assisting experience, with oral surgery experience strongly preferred.

TX dental assistant registration or ability to obtain it is required. You will support chairside procedures, prepare rooms and materials, uphold infection-control standards, and help ensure a smooth patient journey from intake to discharge.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience required.
• Oral surgery experience strongly preferred.
• Current Texas dental assistant registration or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during oral surgery procedures.
• Prepare patients, treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection‑control standards.
• Take and process dental X-rays as permitted.
• Review and update patient information and clinical documentation.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Oral surgery experience

Infection control

Communication & patient service

Team collaboration

Education

Texas dental assistant registration

Tools

Dental instruments

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Dental AssistantVictoria Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryLocation: Victoria, TXEmployment Type: Full-TimeAbout UsVictoria Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is committed to providing high-quality surgical care in a welcoming, professional environment. Our team works together to ensure every patient feels informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their treatment.Position OverviewWe are seeking a dependable and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate has previous dental assisting experience and thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment. Oral surgery experience is strongly preferred but not required.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide chairside assistance during oral surgery proceduresPrepare patients, treatment rooms, instruments, and equipmentSterilize instruments and maintain proper infection-control standardsTake and process dental X-rays as permittedReview and update patient information and clinical documentationPrepare dental materials and surgical suppliesProvide patients with preoperative and postoperative instructionsMaintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical areaFollow all OSHA, HIPAA, safety, and sanitation requirementsCollaborate with clinical and front-office team members to support an efficient patient experienceQualificationsPrevious dental assisting experience requiredOral surgery experience strongly preferredCurrent Texas dental assistant registration or ability to obtain it, as applicableFamiliarity with dental instruments, equipment, and clinical proceduresStrong organizational and multitasking abilitiesExcellent communication and patient-service skillsDependable, professional, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work effectively as part of a teamBenefitsEligible full-time employees may receive:Competitive compensationHealth insurancePaid time offOpportunities for professional growth and developmentIf you are passionate about patient care and would like to grow your skills in an oral surgery setting, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning more about you!Equal Employment OpportunityVictoria Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.