Dental Chairside Assistant — Patient Care & Radiography

CommUnityCare Health Centers; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CommUnityCare Health Centers in Pflugerville, Texas, seeks a dental assistant to support dentists and front desk staff, maintain operatory readiness, take X-rays and impressions, and ensure infection control standards are met.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited dental assistant program, CPR certification, and Texas Radiology/Jurisprudence/Infection Control credentials; previous dental experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited dental assistant program.
• Experience in the dental field preferred.
• Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Radiology, Jurisprudence and Infection Control certificates.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Chair-side assistance with the dentist.
• Take, develop and mount dental X-rays.
• Take impressions of dentures for dental appliances.
• Order and maintain supply inventory.
• Prepare operatories and ensure infection control compliance.
• Document status and care provided in patient records.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Dental Assistant program

Job description

CommUnityCare Health Centers in Pflugerville, Texas, seeks a dental assistant to support dentists and front desk staff, maintain operatory readiness, take X-rays and impressions, and ensure infection control standards are met.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited dental assistant program, CPR certification, and Texas Radiology/Jurisprudence/Infection Control credentials; previous dental experience is preferred.