Pediatric Dental Assistant - Part Time

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Villa Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

DOCS Health seeks a Dental Assistant to join our military-based family-focused team. You will welcome patients, assist during procedures, maintain sterilization standards, and support dentists with setup and cleanup using modern dental tech. The role requires current certification, X-ray and CPR/BLS credentials, and at least 1 year of experience. Schedule: one Tuesday per month, 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM. On-site in Texas.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant certification in the state you are applying to.
• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience.
• X-ray and CPR/BLS certifications required.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a Real ID Driver's License prior to start date.
• Preferred: Expanded Duty Dental Assistant and/or Nitrous & Coronal Polishing certifications.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, professional experience for patients.
• Prepare and assist patients during dental procedures.
• Support dentists with setup, chairside assistance, and cleanup.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards.
• Utilize dental software and equipment to support efficient care.
• Handle clerical tasks and reporting with accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Infection control

Chairside support

Patient interaction

Clerical tasks

Education

Dental Assistant certification

X-ray certification

CPR/BLS certification

Real ID Driver's License

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Nitrous & Coronal Polishing certifications

Job description

DOCS Dental provides high-quality dental care on Army and Air Force bases, proudly serving military families and veterans. Join a mission-driven, close-knit team that combines private practice excellence with meaningful service. Work in a family-oriented environment with modern technology while making a real impact.

DOCS Dental provides high-quality dental care on Army and Air Force bases, proudly serving military families and veterans. Join a mission-driven, close-knit team that combines private practice excellence with meaningful service. Work in a family-oriented environment with modern technology while making a real impact.

Schedule

• 1 Tuesday per month: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, professional experience for patients.
• Prepare and assist patients during dental procedures.
• Support dentists with setup, chairside assistance, and cleanup.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards.
• Utilize dental software and equipment to support efficient care.
• Handle clerical tasks and reporting with accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Current Dental Assistant certification (In the state you are applying to).
• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience.
• X-ray and CPR/BLS certifications required.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a Real ID Drivers License prior to start date.
• Preferred: Expanded Duty Dental Assistant and/or Nitrous & Coronal Polishing certifications.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.