Experienced Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401k with match

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance

Job summary

Artistic Dentistry is seeking a skilled dental assistant to support our clinical team. You will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.

You’ll handle radiographs, basic lab tasks, and patient communications with a professional, patient‑focused approach. Ideal candidates have at least 18 months of clinical experience, certified dental assistant training, and radiographic certification.

Qualifications

• 18+ months of clinical experience as a dental assistant.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build patient relationships.
• Professionalism and self-motivation in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ready equipment.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process patient X-rays; perform basic lab tasks as instructed.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and explain oral hygiene instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• Support the team with general administrative duties and patient care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Self-motivated

Education

Certified dental assistant training

Radiographic certification

Job description

Location

Artistic Dentistry

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a certified dental assistant training program required. Radiographic certification required. Coronal Polishing is a plus, but not required.
• Skills and Experience: 18 months or more of clinical experience as a dental assistant required. Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients A positive team player that goes the extra mile to provide the best care to our patients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive rate per hour + lucrative monthly bonuses!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: Competitive health, dental, and vision plan Life Insurance and Disability Insurance Flexible Schedules Employee Assistance Program

FLSA Status

• Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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