full-time 7 days ago
Traveling Dental Assistant
Unified Dental Care
2200 Space Park Drive, Houston, TX 77058
24 - 28/hr
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Open Dental Software
Office Tour & Photos
Job Description
Hiring Urgently!
Spanish Speaking Preferred
Are you a skilled Dental Assistant who enjoys variety and doesn't mind hitting the road? We're looking for an experienced Traveling Dental Assistant to support our growing dental practice. This position is based in Humble and Houston, TX, and requires onsite clinical support two days per week. The practice is located approximately two hours from Houston, so applicants should be comfortable commuting or relocating to the area.
If you're passionate about patient care, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working with different teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Pay: $24.00–$28.00/hour (based on experience)
Performance-Based Incentives
Flexible Scheduling
Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel
Supportive team culture with opportunities for career growth
What You'll Bring
Passion for delivering exceptional patient care
Positive, team-oriented attitude
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to adapt quickly to different providers and office environments
Willingness to travel as needed between practice locations
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
Responsibilities
Travel to assigned practice locations approximately two days per week to provide clinical support.
Assist dentists during a wide variety of dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques.
Prepare treatment rooms and ensure all instruments and materials are ready before patient appointments.
Welcome patients and escort them to treatment rooms.
Review and update patient medical histories.
Take digital radiographs, including FMX and panoramic images.
Prepare dental materials including composites, impression materials, cements, and other clinical supplies.
Chart treatment accurately using Open Dental software.
Educate patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene instructions.
Sterilize instruments and maintain OSHA and CDC infection control standards.
Monitor inventory and notify management of supply needs.
Assist with opening and closing procedures.
Support the clinical team to ensure an exceptional patient experience at every location.
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of Dental Assistant experience preferred.
Experience with Open Dental Software preferred.
Strong knowledge of dental terminology and clinical procedures.
Current Texas X-Ray Certification (preferred/required as applicable).
CPR Certification.
Spanish speaking is a plus.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel approximately twice weekly to an office located about 2 hours from Houston.
Ability to work independently while integrating seamlessly with different clinical teams.
Work Schedule
In-person
Travel required approximately 2 days per week
Compensation
$24.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience.
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
Do you have experience using Open Dental Software?
Are you fluent in Spanish?
Do you have reliable transportation?
Experience:
Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Spanish Speaking Preferred
Are you a skilled Dental Assistant who enjoys variety and doesn't mind hitting the road? We're looking for an experienced Traveling Dental Assistant to support our growing dental practice. This position is based in Humble and Houston, TX, and requires onsite clinical support two days per week. The practice is located approximately two hours from Houston, so applicants should be comfortable commuting or relocating to the area.
If you're passionate about patient care, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working with different teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Pay: $24.00–$28.00/hour (based on experience)
Performance-Based Incentives
Flexible Scheduling
Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel
Supportive team culture with opportunities for career growth
What You'll Bring
Passion for delivering exceptional patient care
Positive, team-oriented attitude
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to adapt quickly to different providers and office environments
Willingness to travel as needed between practice locations
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
Responsibilities
Travel to assigned practice locations approximately two days per week to provide clinical support.
Assist dentists during a wide variety of dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques.
Prepare treatment rooms and ensure all instruments and materials are ready before patient appointments.
Welcome patients and escort them to treatment rooms.
Review and update patient medical histories.
Take digital radiographs, including FMX and panoramic images.
Prepare dental materials including composites, impression materials, cements, and other clinical supplies.
Chart treatment accurately using Open Dental software.
Educate patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene instructions.
Sterilize instruments and maintain OSHA and CDC infection control standards.
Monitor inventory and notify management of supply needs.
Assist with opening and closing procedures.
Support the clinical team to ensure an exceptional patient experience at every location.
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of Dental Assistant experience preferred.
Experience with Open Dental Software preferred.
Strong knowledge of dental terminology and clinical procedures.
Current Texas X-Ray Certification (preferred/required as applicable).
CPR Certification.
Spanish speaking is a plus.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel approximately twice weekly to an office located about 2 hours from Houston.
Ability to work independently while integrating seamlessly with different clinical teams.
Work Schedule
In-person
Travel required approximately 2 days per week
Compensation
$24.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience.
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
Do you have experience using Open Dental Software?
Are you fluent in Spanish?
Do you have reliable transportation?
Experience:
Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork
• Dental terminology
• OSHA
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Dental terminology
• OSHA
• Attention to detail
About Unified Dental Care
Detroit Dental Specialists welcome and work with all age groups, ethnicities, and income levels. They aim to provide high-quality, affordable dental services in a friendly and caring environment. Their team of skilled dentists, nurses, and technicians treat patients like family, ensuring they understand the treatment process and feel empowered to make informed decisions for their dental health.