Join MyCHN as a Registered Dental Assistant
At MyCHN (Community Health Network), we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. As a nonprofit FQHC serving Greater Houston, we are committed to improving lives through compassionate, patient-centered care guided by our values of empathy, transparency, quality, and value.
As a Registered Dental Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting dental providers and ensuring a positive, efficient experience for patients through high-quality clinical and operational support.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Mission-driven, community-focused organization
- Supportive, team-based culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- The ability to make a meaningful impact in patient care
What You’ll Do & Bring
As a Registered Dental Assistant, you will support clinical and operational dental functions while maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist patients by answering questions and helping resolve minor concerns
- Serve as chair-side assistant to the dentist and prepare operatories for procedures
- Expose and process dental radiographs in accordance with regulations
- Maintain and sterilize dental instruments and equipment in compliance with infection control standards
- Ensure proper disposal of contaminated materials according to safety regulations
- Monitor and maintain operatory supplies and assist with inventory control
- Support both clinical and administrative functions as needed
- Assist with patient flow, documentation, and completion of records and forms
- Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and team members
- Follow all departmental protocols for patient preparation and discharge
- Support quality care by adhering to organizational, clinical, and regulatory standards
- Participate in additional duties aligned with organizational goals and patient care needs
What You Bring:
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program
- Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Current radiology certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to patient care
- Professionalism, empathy, and commitment to confidentiality and safety
- Ability to travel between clinic locations and work flexible schedules as needed
Preferred:
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a compassionate team where your work directly supports oral health and improves the lives of patients in the community.
Apply today and grow your career with MyCHN.