Dental Assistant — Flexible Contract (PT/FT)

Dcotx; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

New graduates welcome

Established practice

Professional growth

Contract position

Job summary

Dcotx is partnering with a well-established North Dallas dental practice to hire a Dental Assistant on a 6-month contract. The role offers flexibility in schedule, with part-time or full-time hours and 20–50 hours per week, based on availability.

Training and support will be provided to ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include assisting dentists in various procedures, sterilizing rooms, taking X-rays, preparing materials, and managing front-office duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years hands-on dental assisting experience, OR
• Recent graduate of an accredited dental assisting program

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during restorative, endodontic, and surgical procedures
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and treatment rooms
• Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays)
• Prepare materials for impressions and restorations
• Provide chairside assistance and ensure patient comfort throughout procedures
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation
• Manage infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe environment
• Educate patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene
• Perform front office duties as needed including scheduling and patient communication

Skills

Dental terminology

Infection control

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Patient care

CPR certification

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Dental practice management software

Job description

Dcotx is partnering with a well-established North Dallas dental practice to hire a Dental Assistant on a 6-month contract. The role offers flexibility in schedule, with part-time or full-time hours and 20–50 hours per week, based on availability.

Training and support will be provided to ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include assisting dentists in various procedures, sterilizing rooms, taking X-rays, preparing materials, and managing front-office duties as needed.