Administrative Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Community Health, Dentistry, Diversity, Documentation, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Healthcare Quality, High School Diploma, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Medical Records, Multilingual, Multitasking, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Pediatrics, People Management, Quality of Care, Radiography, Radiology, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Standards, Spanish Language, Sterilization, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel
Join MyCHN as a Pediatric 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 Pediatric Registered Dental Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering quality dental care by supporting providers and creating a positive, comfortable experience for pediatric patients and their families.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Mission-driven, community-focused organization
- Supportive, team-based culture
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- The ability to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities
What You’ll Do & Bring
As a Pediatric Registered Dental Assistant, you will assist the pediatric dentist in providing high-quality dental care while ensuring a safe, welcoming, and efficient clinical environment for children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the pediatric dentist chair-side during procedures and prepare operatories for treatment
- Take and process dental x-rays in accordance with safety standards
- Maintain and sterilize dental instruments and equipment, ensuring compliance with infection control policies
- Manage operatory supplies and support inventory tracking and ordering
- Support both clinical and administrative functions as needed
- Assist patients and parents by answering questions and providing guidance under provider direction
- Help children feel comfortable and at ease during visits through effective communication and rapport-building
- Monitor patient flow and ensure accurate and timely completion of patient records and documentation
- Handle incoming and outgoing calls related to patient care and clinic operations
- Ensure proper disposal of hazardous and contaminated materials in compliance with regulations
- Follow all safety protocols, including PPE use and exposure control procedures
- Contribute to a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and high-quality patient care
What You Bring:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program
- Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license with at least two years of pediatric experience
- Nitrous oxide certification
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Current radiology certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds
- Team-oriented mindset with strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Professionalism, empathy, and the ability to manage sensitive situations
- Willingness to travel between clinic locations and work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends as needed
Preferred:
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a compassionate, fast-paced team where your work directly impacts the health and well-being of children and families in your community.
Apply today and grow your career with MyCHN.