Dental Assistant

Lone Star Family Health Center • Conroe, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic dental practice as a Dental Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. As a Dental Assistant, you'll be the backbone of our clinical operations—supporting our dentists and hygienists while ensuring every patient receives outstanding service in a clean, efficient, and welcoming environment. If you're passionate about oral health, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare setting, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License
• Current CPR/BLS Certification
• Bilingual Proficiency: Fluent in English and Spanish (required)
• Minimum 1 year of professional dental assisting experience
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to infection control standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Compassionate patient care approach and excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Nitrous oxide sedation monitoring certification
• Prophy and sealant certificates
• Experience with digital dental practice management software

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dentists and dental hygienists during procedures and examinations
• Maintain efficient patient flow and optimize the doctor's schedule to minimize wait times and enhance patient satisfaction
• Expose and process diagnostic radiographs with precision and accuracy
• Review and verify patient medical and dental health histories, document medications, assess clinical implications, and record vital signs in patient charts
• Sterilize instruments and equipment following each patient and maintain a clean, organized treatment room and sterilization area
• Document treatment plans, record clinical findings, input treatment charges, and obtain all necessary treatment consents in patient records
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care instructions as directed by the dentist
• Apply fluoride protective coatings and assist hygienists with polishing procedures for pediatric patients
• Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary molds
• Perform routine weekly and monthly equipment maintenance, including running lines and changing traps
• Monitor inventory levels, communicate supply needs to the lead assistant or manager, and maintain well-stocked treatment rooms
• Track laboratory cases, manage outgoing documentation, monitor delivery dates, and coordinate with the schedule for case delivery appointments
• Uphold all infection control policies and protocols to protect patients and team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees