Dental Hygiene Assistant

Star Dental Partners; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Company Holidays

Monthly bonus Opportunity

Professional Development & Continuing

Job summary

Legends Dental in Waco, TX is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant. You will support hygienists, welcome patients, and take X-rays while preparing patients for procedures and maintaining sterile equipment. The role requires active TX license and 2+ years of experience.

You will handle instrument setup, charting, and post-operative instructions, with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active Texas dental assistant license required.
• 2+ years of dental assisting clinical experience required.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods helpful.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Experience with digital dental software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the hygienists during procedures.
• Welcome patients and prepare them for treatment.
• Take and develop X-ray images as needed.
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort.
• Set up instrumentation, equipment and materials as needed.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Provide post-operative care instructions to patients.
• Maintain clean and stocked operatories.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

2+ years dental assisting experience

Energetic and organized

Education

Active TX dental assistant license

Dental Assistant training/certification

Tools

Digital dental software

Job description

Legends Dental is now hiring a Full Time Dental Assistant in Waco, TX! Are you energetic, organized, and passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences? We're looking for a Hygiene Assistant who loves helping patients feel comfortable while working directly with our hygienists, helping them execute an accelerated schedule.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join a Team That Invests in You!

Eligible Full-time Employees Enjoy a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Company Holidays
• Monthly bonus Opportunity
• Professional Development & Continuing Education
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty Pay
• Company-Paid $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Accidental Injury Coverage
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Hospital Indemnity Plans with Wellness Incentives
• Assist the hygienists
• Welcomes patients
• Take xrays
• Prepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort
• Selection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as needed
• Instrument sterilization according to regulations
• Maintains accurate patient records
• Lab tasks as instructed
• Provide post-operative care instructions
• Maintain clean and stocked operatories
• Active TX dental assistant license
• Dental Assistant training/school certification
• 2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Experience with digital software
• Excellent interpersonal skills