QS Nurses is hiring: Dental Assistant in Houston

Overview

Come join a team where you feel valued and supported!

We are seeking a Dental Assistant to provide high-quality chairside support and ensure an excellent patient experience in SE Houston.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Registered/Certified Dental Assistant (required).
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Proficiency in chairside assisting, taking dental radiographs, infection control, and sterilization procedures.
• Familiarity with Dentrix preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Physically able to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 lbs, and stand or bend for extended periods.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred, but not required.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all duties required for four-handed chairside dental assisting.
• Take and record vital signs; capture prescribed dental radiographs and intraoral photographs.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and operatory rooms following infection control protocols.
• Set up for each dental procedure, including instrument and material selection.
• Document patient information and chart diagnoses in Dentrix as directed by the dentist.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative instructions under the dentist’s guidance.
• Maintain equipment, perform weekly biologic monitoring, and report any malfunctions.
• Support dentists and dental staff during patient visits.
• Participate in school-based and community events to promote oral health.

Details

• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary.
• Pay: $17.00 per hour.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch).

Work Location: In person, Southeast Houston.