Dental Assistant: Chairside Support & Patient Care

MEP Health; Manchaca (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Texas. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists during procedures, and take digital radiographs, while upholding infection control and OSHA standards.

You will maintain patient records, manage patient flow, and provide clear pre- and post-operative instructions. Flexibility to work across different practice settings is valued for this role.

Qualifications

• Professional, detail-oriented, and patient-focused attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work across different practice settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure they are properly stocked and ready.
• Assist dentists during procedures, providing chairside support.
• Take and process digital radiographs.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments according to infection-control protocols.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records.
• Help manage patient flow and maintain an organized, patient-friendly experience.
• Provide clear pre- and post-op instructions and answer basic patient questions.
• Follow strict infection control practices and OSHA standards.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

MEP Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Texas. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists during procedures, and take digital radiographs, while upholding infection control and OSHA standards.

You will maintain patient records, manage patient flow, and provide clear pre- and post-operative instructions. Flexibility to work across different practice settings is valued for this role.