DENTAL ASSISTANT

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services company is looking for a Dental Assistant to provide mobile health readiness services for the U.S. Armed Forces in Texas. The ideal candidate must hold active dental and radiology certifications, be comfortable with chair-side assisting, and possess the ability to work primarily on weekends. Experience in sterilization and basic administrative functions is preferred. This is a full-time entry-level position.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental services in a mobile environment.
• Perform Digital X-Rays (BW & PANO).
• Sterilize instruments.

Skills

Active Dental Assistant Certification in Texas

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Comfortable with 4-handed chair-side assisting

Experience with sterilization

Basic administrative functions experience

Experience working with military preferred

Proficiency with computer programs

Weekend availability

Job description

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Join Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions as a Dental Assistant to support Mobile Health Readiness Services for U.S. Armed Forces.

Overview

We provide Health Readiness Services to maintain a deployable military force across several branches. The role requires working primarily on weekends, with occasional weekday assignments in Texas, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental services in a mobile environment.
• Perform Digital X‑Rays (BW & PANO).
• Sterilize instruments.

Requirements

• Active Dental Assistant Certification in Texas (CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA).
• Active Radiology Certification.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Comfortable with 4‑handed chair‑side assisting.
• Experience with sterilization.
• Basic administrative functions experience.
• Experience working with military preferred.
• Proficiency with computer programs.
• Weekend availability.

Additional Information

Will be required to undergo background check and drug screening. We use E‑Verify in the hiring process.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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