Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Chairside Support

The VIOS Clinic; Manchaca (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic is seeking a dedicated dental assistant to support chairside procedures and ensure a smooth, patient-centered experience. Responsibilities include room setup, patient comfort, and assisting dentists with cleanings, fillings, and simple restorations.

You will maintain strict infection control, sterilize instruments, take digital X-rays, and support imaging documentation. Impressions, charting, post-op instructions, and a welcoming workspace are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Dependability and reliability.
• Strong patient communication skills.
• Attention to charting and infection control.
• Comfort assisting chairside with common dental tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, seat and comfort patients, and assist dentists with procedures such as cleanings, fillings, and simple restorative work.
• Maintain strict infection control, including sterilizing instruments and following safety protocols.
• Take and process digital X-rays; support imaging-related documentation.
• Assist with impressions and help maintain accurate patient charting.
• Provide post-op instructions and support patient comfort and understanding.
• Keep the workspace organized and maintain a welcoming, people-focused patient experience.

Skills

Dependability

Patient communication

Charting accuracy

Infection control

Chairside assistance

Job description

The VIOS Clinic is seeking a dedicated dental assistant to support chairside procedures and ensure a smooth, patient-centered experience. Responsibilities include room setup, patient comfort, and assisting dentists with cleanings, fillings, and simple restorations.

You will maintain strict infection control, sterilize instruments, take digital X-rays, and support imaging documentation. Impressions, charting, post-op instructions, and a welcoming workspace are also part of the role.