Dental Assistant
About the role
Join the Made Ya Smile Team and Help Create Healthy, Confident Smiles! Made Ya Smile is seeking an experienced Surgical Dental Assistant to support our offices in Friendswood, Kingwood, The Woodlands, and Houston (77064). This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated dental professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, patient-focused environment while supporting surgical procedures across multiple locations. At Made Ya Smile, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and creating positive experiences for every patient we serve. As a Surgical Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our doctors and clinical team while helping patients feel comfortable and cared for throughout their treatment journey.
Pay
Competitive hourly pay
Schedule
One day per week schedule (Fridays)
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between offices
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- 401(k) with company benefits
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Modern offices equipped with advanced dental technology
- Supportive team culture focused on excellence and patient care
Responsibilities
- Assist doctors during surgical dental procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and surgical instruments
- Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after treatment
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Follow infection control and sterilization protocols
- Take and process dental radiographs
- Support the clinical team in delivering excellent patient care
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of on-the-job dental assisting experience (supporting documentation required)
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) required
- Current X-Ray Certification required
- Nitrous Oxide Certification strongly preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong communication and patient care skills
- Ability to travel between practice locations
- Dental Assistants are also expected to maintain current CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control certifications/training as required by law.