Field-Based Dental Assistant: Chairside & Patient Care

Vetted Solutions; La Coste (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Dental Assistant for a field-based role providing support to partner dental practices across the region. You will perform chairside assistance, prep operatories, and help maintain infection control standards.

Responsibilities include taking dental X-rays as permitted, assisting with charting, and educating patients on treatment plans and oral care. Adaptability to varying teams and workflows is essential for success in this float role.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and infection prevention.
• Excellent patient-facing communication and people-focused care.
• Comfort working collaboratively across changing teams and environments.
• Ability to follow clinical procedures and support charting/documentation.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and contribute in a staffing/float role.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during patient care.
• Prepare and stock operatories for procedures.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments to maintain infection control standards.
• Take dental X-rays as permitted by applicable regulations.
• Assist with patient charting and support accurate documentation.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, instructions, and oral care.
• Adapt to different teams, technologies, and office workflows while maintaining professionalism.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Infection control

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Documentation

Job description

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Dental Assistant for a field-based role providing support to partner dental practices across the region. You will perform chairside assistance, prep operatories, and help maintain infection control standards.

Responsibilities include taking dental X-rays as permitted, assisting with charting, and educating patients on treatment plans and oral care. Adaptability to varying teams and workflows is essential for success in this float role.