Traveling Dental Assistant — Specialty Care & Growth

PDS Health; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Paid time to volunteer in your local E

Job summary

PDS Health in Texas seeks a Specialty Dental Assistant to support clinicians across Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics or Pediatric dentistry. You will prepare patients, assist dentists, maintain sterile operatory conditions and ensure smooth appointment flow.

The role requires state-permitted duties, travel between offices, a valid driver’s license, and a one-year certificate or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with state-required certification.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance; background check required.
• Willingness to travel to multiple offices daily.
• One-year certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per the state's Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties.
• Escort patients to the front desk and introduce them to team members as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, sterile operatory and infection-control standards.
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist for efficient care.
• Take radiographs and intra-oral pictures as directed by the clinician.
• Prepare tray setups and maintain supply levels in each operatory.
• Record charting and notes in the digital patient chart.
• Support patient care by presenting treatment records and health history.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Patient relations

Education

One-year certificate

Job description

PDS Health in Texas seeks a Specialty Dental Assistant to support clinicians across Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics or Pediatric dentistry. You will prepare patients, assist dentists, maintain sterile operatory conditions and ensure smooth appointment flow.

The role requires state-permitted duties, travel between offices, a valid driver’s license, and a one-year certificate or equivalent.