Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Assistant | $20.00/hr. | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Temporary

What Matters Most:

• Competitive Pay of $20.00 per hour
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Pasadena, TX
• Temporary opportunity supporting public health dental services
• Weekly pay with direct deposit or pay card
• When you work through Team1Medical, you are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401(k), direct deposit, and our referral bonus program

Job Description:
The Dental Assistant supports patient care services within a dental clinic environment, providing chairside assistance and clinical support in accordance with public health dental program protocols. This role plays a key part in delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate dental care to the community. The position requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to infection control standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform four-handed chairside dental assisting and provide in-operatory support to dental staff
• Take and record vital signs, prescribed dental radiographs, and intraoral photographs
• Document patient diagnoses in Dentrix electronic dental records as dictated by the dentist
• Prepare operatories for dental procedures, including barrier placement, instrument setup, and material selection
• Perform infection control, instrument sterilization, and routine preventive maintenance of dental equipment
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative instructions to patients under dentist guidance and participate in community outreach events promoting oral health

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Prior experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of dental radiography and electronic dental records (Dentrix preferred)
• Strong understanding of infection control and sterilization procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Professional demeanor with excellent patient communication skills

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Training and Professional Growth Opportunities

Your New Organization:
You will be supporting a mission-driven public health dental program focused on improving access to oral healthcare within the community. The work environment emphasizes teamwork, compliance, and patient-centered care.

Your Career Partner:
Team1Medical, a Reserves Network Company, specializes in connecting exceptional healthcare talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. Team1Medical values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

Pay Transparency Statement:
In the spirit of pay transparency, we want to share the base pay rate for this position is $20.00 per hour, not including benefits or additional compensation. If you are hired, your pay will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. The rate mentioned above is the full base pay range for the role, and hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.