What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Smiley Dental & Orthodontics?
Kickstart Your Dental Career with Smiley Dental in Waco
- 1437 S Valley Mills Drive, Waco TX 76711
- 1925 Park Lake Drive, Waco TX 76708
Apply on our website at www.smileydental.net/careers
We’re looking for Dental Assistants to join our Waco team. If you’re eager to learn, we’ll guide you every step of the way and even help you earn your Texas RDA license. Whether you’re fresh out of high school, just finished dental assisting school, or simply looking for a new path, we’re here to support your growth.
Just graduated high school and thinking about a career in healthcare? Smiley Dental is excited to offer an amazing opportunity for dependable, friendly, and motivated individuals who are ready to start their journey in the dental field – no experience required!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Keep treatment rooms clean, organized, and ready for patients
- Review schedules and treatment plans with the dental team
- Greet and seat patients, take vitals, and help them feel comfortable
- Assist the dentist during procedures
- Take X-rays (we’ll train you!)
- Sterilize instruments and keep the back area clean and stocked
- Prep trays and lab cases for the following day
- Follow all safety and OSHA protocols
What We’re Looking For:
- Friendly, dependable, and excited to learn
- Able to multitask in a busy office setting
- Organized and a strong communicator
- Basic computer skills
- Dental Experience Required
- Bilingual in Spanish required
- Must be at least 18 years old
Why Smiley Dental?
- Hands-on training and licensing support
- Room to grow within the company
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off and benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Supportive and fun team environment
If you're ready to start a meaningful career with a team that believes in your potential, we’d love to hear from you. Send us your resume (even if it’s your first one!) and let’s get started.
Smiley Dental is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- RDA : 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Waco, TX 76711 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14