Dental Assistant: Patient Care, Radiography & Sterile Prep

CommuniCare; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare is seeking a Dental Assistant to support a full range of clinical procedures and staff activities. You will assist in dental and radiological procedures and help coordinate day-to-day patient administration and office support.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, current RDA registration, and BLS. You will prepare and sterilize equipment, manage supplies, assist with radiographs, and ensure a clean, compliant practice environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must hold valid Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Continuing education required per TSBDE renewal.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance for dental procedures and radiographs.
• Prepare, sterilize, and set up equipment and operatories.
• Monitor and maintain dental inventory and equipment.
• Administer dental radiographs as directed; follow radiation safety.
• Support performance improvement and compliance with regulations.
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients by phone or in person.
• Assist front office with scheduling and outreach.
• Support hygienists by preparing patients and rooms.
• Maintain daily logs of maintenance procedures.
• Clean operatories and manage waste to ensure sanitary environment.
• Maintain dental lab slips and case records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Radiography

Patient communication

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

CommuniCare is seeking a Dental Assistant to support a full range of clinical procedures and staff activities. You will assist in dental and radiological procedures and help coordinate day-to-day patient administration and office support.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, current RDA registration, and BLS. You will prepare and sterilize equipment, manage supplies, assist with radiographs, and ensure a clean, compliant practice environment.