Orthodontic Assistant

Ascension Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Healthcare is seeking a dedicated dental assistant to support patients and staff at their DCMG Orthodontics clinic in Austin, Texas. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, performing diagnostic tasks, and handling administrative duties. Join a mission-driven team that has positively impacted the community since 1902, with an emphasis on professional growth and high-quality healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must have BLS certification or similar.
• Dental assistant certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and treatments.
• Perform diagnostic radiographs and maintain dental instruments.
• Complete administrative tasks like scheduling and data entry.

Skills

BLS Provider

Administrative skills

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant credential

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** DCMG Orthodontics

+ **Schedule:** Day Shift, Monday - Friday

+ **Clinic:** Strictly Pediatrics Medical Office Bldg

+ **Location:** 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd Austin, TX 78723

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Under the supervision of a dentist/orthodontist perform medical and administrative tasks to provide support to patients and dental services staff.

+ Assist with performing assessments and treatments.

+ Perform diagnostic radiographs. Obtain alginate impressions for diagnostic and/or intra-oral appliances.

+ Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration; also assemble, decontaminate, sort, process and maintain dental instruments utilized throughout the facility.

+ Maintain equipment and medical supplies in clean working order. Maintain examination areas in a clean,adequately stocked and organized condition.

+ Take on-call shifts when requested.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.

+ Dental Assistant credentialed from the Texas Dental Assistant preferred.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

+ Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

**Additional Preferences**

No additional preferences.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

**This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.**