Dental Assistant - Willing to Train

Community Dental Partners • Mexia, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant supports the Dentist during treatments, exams, and treatment discussions with patients, and performs general registered dental assistant duties in collaboration with other team members. The role seeks someone focused on quality customer service, professional relationships, and maintaining a positive attitude. The employer is willing to train the right personality. This is a full-time, non-exempt position at the Mexia Dental location, scheduled Monday through Thursday. Salary is $14–$16 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, act as a self-starter, and demonstrate initiative.
• Flexible, innovative, and highly adaptable to a dynamic business environment.
• High engagement; supportive of leadership and a role model for company values and guiding behaviors.
• Demonstrated task completion and attention to detail.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Prompt and timely attendance according to the work schedule.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build relationships with new people.
• Required certifications for teeth polishing and sealant placement procedures, if performing those procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Texas-issued Registered Dental Assistant license (preferred, not required).
• Digital x-ray experience (preferred, not required).
• Digital charting experience (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for exams, complete digital charting, and verify codes accurately.
• Capture quality x-ray images.
• Assist the dentist with a variety of treatment procedures.
• Set up and sterilize exam and treatment rooms.
• Discuss treatment options, their importance, and recommended follow-up care.
• Perform teeth polishing and sealant placement when holding the required certifications.
• Support patient treatment appointment scheduling as requested.
• Sterilize instruments and follow cross-contamination standards.
• Create positive and uplifting patient environments through patient engagement before, during, and after visits.
• Guide parents and patients through post-care instructions.
• Assist patients with company-provided prizes and dismissal.
• Understand and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance options (PPO/HSA)
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Life insurance, with employee, spouse, and child coverage options
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Hepatitis B and CPR certifications
• Company-provided scrubs
• Career growth opportunities
• Company-provided online learning courses
• Paid training
• Employee fun days
• Holiday celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks @ Work employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed