Surgical Dental Assistant Lead | Chairside Expert

CommUnityCare Health Centers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CommUnityCare Health Centers is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering patient-centered care. You will take and mount X-rays, assist with denture impressions, and help manage supply inventories while maintaining infection control and accurate charting.

The role requires completing an accredited dental assisting program, holding an unrestricted Texas RDA license upon hire, and maintaining CPR certification. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Accredited dental assisting program completed.
• Unrestricted TX RDA license required upon hire; Nitrous oxide certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist with chair-side care and patient instruction.
• Take, develop and mount dental X-rays.
• Take impressions for dentures and maintain inventory.
• Prepare operatories and ensure infection control.
• Document care and provider orders accurately and timely.
• Participate in team huddles and maintain records.
• Assist front desk staff when needed.
• Attend required CPR and licensure/certification maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Data entry

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Dental X-ray equipment

Nitrous oxide monitoring equipment

Job description

CommUnityCare Health Centers is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering patient-centered care. You will take and mount X-rays, assist with denture impressions, and help manage supply inventories while maintaining infection control and accurate charting.

The role requires completing an accredited dental assisting program, holding an unrestricted Texas RDA license upon hire, and maintaining CPR certification. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.