Dental Hygiene Assistant — Patient Care & X-ray Support

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 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.