Registered Dental Assistant

Mychn; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCHN is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support dental providers and deliver high-quality clinical and operational support in a community-focused setting.

As part of a nonprofit FQHC serving Greater Houston, you will assist with patient care, radiographs, sterilization, and inventory, while upholding infection control and safety standards. This role emphasizes teamwork, empathy, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program.
• Active RDA license and CPR/BLS certification.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and resolve minor concerns.
• Chair-side assisting and prepare operatories for procedures.
• Expose and process dental radiographs per regulations.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment per infection control standards.
• Monitor operatory supplies and assist with inventory.
• Support clinical and administrative functions as needed.
• Assist with patient flow, documentation, and records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and team.
• Follow departmental protocols for patient prep and discharge.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited dental assisting program

Active RDA license

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Join MyCHN as a Registered Dental Assistant

At MyCHN (Community Health Network), we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. As a nonprofit FQHC serving Greater Houston, we are committed to improving lives through compassionate, patient-centered care guided by our values of empathy, transparency, quality, and value.

As a Registered Dental Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting dental providers and ensuring a positive, efficient experience for patients through high-quality clinical and operational support.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Mission-driven, community-focused organization
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The ability to make a meaningful impact in patient care

What You’ll Do & Bring

As a Registered Dental Assistant, you will support clinical and operational dental functions while maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist patients by answering questions and helping resolve minor concerns
• Serve as chair-side assistant to the dentist and prepare operatories for procedures
• Expose and process dental radiographs in accordance with regulations
• Maintain and sterilize dental instruments and equipment in compliance with infection control standards
• Ensure proper disposal of contaminated materials according to safety regulations
• Monitor and maintain operatory supplies and assist with inventory control
• Support both clinical and administrative functions as needed
• Assist with patient flow, documentation, and completion of records and forms
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and team members
• Follow all departmental protocols for patient preparation and discharge
• Support quality care by adhering to organizational, clinical, and regulatory standards
• Participate in additional duties aligned with organizational goals and patient care needs

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program
• Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to patient care
• Professionalism, empathy, and commitment to confidentiality and safety
• Ability to travel between clinic locations and work flexible schedules as needed

Preferred:

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a compassionate team where your work directly supports oral health and improves the lives of patients in the community.