Dental Assistant (Travel)

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental teams in preparing treatment rooms, assisting dentists chairside, and maintaining high standards of infection control. The role involves handling instruments, sterilization, digital imaging, and accurate patient records.

The ideal candidate will communicate clearly with patients, assist with front-desk coordination as needed, and uphold safety protocols in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and patient service mindset.
• Comfort assisting with chairside procedures and digital imaging.
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection prevention practices.
• Accurate documentation and reliable record management.
• Professional communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stock treatment rooms for patient visits.
• Assist dentists chairside during procedures.
• Handle instruments, including sterilization and infection control.
• Take and support digital x-rays.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records.
• Communicate effectively with patients and assist with front-desk coordination.
• Uphold strict safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient service mindset

Chairside assistance

Digital imaging

Sterilization & infection control

Documentation & record management

Professional communication

Teamwork

Tools

Digital X-ray systems

Autoclave/sterilization equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant

Patient-focused role supporting dental practices by preparing treatment rooms and assisting dentists chairside. You will manage instruments and ensure proper sterilization, take digital x-rays, and maintain accurate patient records. Clear communication with patients is essential, along with supporting front-desk coordination as needed.

Key Duties

• Prepare and stock treatment rooms for patient visits
• Assist dentists chairside during procedures
• Handle instruments, including sterilization and infection control
• Take and support digital x-rays
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records
• Communicate effectively with patients and assist with front-desk coordination
• Uphold strict safety and infection control standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong attention to detail and patient service mindset
• Comfort assisting with chairside procedures and digital imaging
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection prevention practices
• Accurate documentation and reliable record management
• Professional communication and teamwork skills