Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant works energetically to improve and secure CHCL as the medical and dental home for our clients. Under the general supervision of a Dental Director and the Site Manager, the Dental Assistant provides chair side assistance and support for the Dentist; performs such procedures as x-rays and sterilization of dental instruments; and provides dental education, especially to children and their parents or caregivers.

Education: High School graduation or GED equivalent.

Licensure: Texas RDA Certificate.

Experience:

• One year experience as a chair side assistant preferred.
• One year experience in ordering and maintaining supplies preferred.
• New Dental Assistants are welcomed to apply.

Expertise:

• Extensive radiology experience or a Radiology Certificate from the State of Texas.
• Must be qualified in BLS techniques.

Language: English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Travel: Employees may be required to travel for continuing education or testing purposes, health fairs, and off-site clinics.

Hours of Work: 8am-5pm with some weekend/evening work.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic dental instruments, equipment and dental materials
• Knowledge of basic dental terminology
• Understanding and commitment to HIPAA rules and regulations

Skills

• Fosters a positive work environment
• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Thinking
• Service Orientation
• Monitoring
• Chairside Assisting
• Patient Education

BENEFITS

Our full-time staff enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes the following benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Plan Contribution
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Time Off Bank
• Holiday Pay
• Extended Medical Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program and Emotional Health Support Line
• Workers’ Compensation Insurance
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Gym Membership Discount
• Uniform Voucher
• Differential Pay
• Incentive Pay

CHCL's mission is to provide quality primary and preventative health care services to those in need. If you are aligned with CHCL's mission and love working in a fast-paced clinic setting, please apply today.

CHCL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.