Dental Assistant - Full-Time Day Shift, Clinic Support

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System's Jail Main Clinic is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support daily operations. You will clean, sterilize and arrange instruments, assist with radiographs, stock supplies, and help move patients through the clinic.

Candidates must have current Texas Dental Assistant registration and CPR within 90 days of hire. Prior program completion is preferred, and strong communication with patients and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have current Dental Assistant registration with Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
• CPR certification (Heartsaver) within 90 days of hire from AHA/ARC/Military Training Network.
• Prefer completion of a Dental Assistant program.
• Excellent communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sterilize, and arrange dental instruments and rooms.
• Assist with radiographs and imaging equipment.
• Stock and manage supplies; move patients through the clinic.
• Open and close the Jail Main Clinic and maintain records.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Radiographs

Instruments

Record keeping

Oral surgery tools

Education

Dental Assistant program

Job description

Parkland Health and Hospital System's Jail Main Clinic is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support daily operations. You will clean, sterilize and arrange instruments, assist with radiographs, stock supplies, and help move patients through the clinic.

Candidates must have current Texas Dental Assistant registration and CPR within 90 days of hire. Prior program completion is preferred, and strong communication with patients and staff is essential.