RDA Dental Assistant — Chairside Care, Imaging & Admin

Waco Family Medicine; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Waco Family Medicine in Waco, TX is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in everyday procedures in a general dental practice. You will prepare instruments, expose radiographs, sterilize gear, keep the environment clean, and help with patient scheduling and documentation.

Strong English and Spanish communication are preferred; Texas certification and CPR are valued, with opportunities to grow within the clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified dental assisting course preferred.
• Current Registered Dental Assistant Certificate (TX) and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists dentists and hygienists in chairside procedures.
• Prepares and sets up instruments, materials and equipment.
• Exposes and processes dental radiographs.
• Maintains sterilization of instruments and cleaning of equipment.
• Schedules patients and performs routine receptionist tasks.
• Accurately records patient information.
• Helps with processing encounters, billing and insurance forms.
• Identifies related medical and social problems.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory.
• Attends conferences and meetings as needed.

Skills

Teaching and communication skills

English/Spanish fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited certification dental assisting course

Registered Dental Assistant Certificate (TX)

CPR certification

Job description

Waco Family Medicine in Waco, TX is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in everyday procedures in a general dental practice. You will prepare instruments, expose radiographs, sterilize gear, keep the environment clean, and help with patient scheduling and documentation.

Strong English and Spanish communication are preferred; Texas certification and CPR are valued, with opportunities to grow within the clinic.