Dental Assistant
Company: Smarter HR Solutions LLC
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Please note: This is a temporary
position that is onsite and not remote. Candidates must be based in
the Houston area, as relocation assistance is not provided. Only
individuals authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered. Job
Title: Dental Assistant Job Type: Temporary, Floater Job Salary:
$18.00 - $19.00/hour *depending on experience* Job Schedule: M-F,
40 hrs/week Job Location: Houston, TX 77036 Role Summary Temporary,
full?time float dental assistant supporting community dental
programs and rotating assignments based on operational needs. The
Dental Assistant performs four?handed chairside assisting and
clinical support according to program protocols. Candidates must
hold a current, valid Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
license at the time of application and be fluent in Spanish . This
role requires frequent travel to community sites and mobile units.
Key Details Typical Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
with 1 hour lunch (40 hours/week); some assignments may follow 7:30
a.m. – 3:30 p.m. schedule Travel Requirement: High — must be very
comfortable with frequent travel and flexible assignments
Transportation Requirement: Reliable transportation for travel
between sites and to community events Program Sites (rotating
assignments) 77040 77093 77505 77074 77036 Requirements Essential
Qualifications Fluent Spanish speaker required (verbal and
written). Current, valid Texas RDA license (must be valid at time
of application). Experience with four?handed chairside assisting ,
dental radiographs, and intraoral photography. Experience charting
in electronic dental records; Dentrix experience preferred. Ability
to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and to stand and
bend for extended periods. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Chairside Support: Provide four?handed chairside assisting for
dentists and dental staff. Clinical Tasks: Take and record vital
signs; take prescribed dental radiographs and intraoral
photographs; chart diagnoses in Dentrix as directed by the dentist.
Operatory Setup: Prepare operatories for each patient, including
barrier placement and instrument/material selection per planned
procedure. Infection Control: Sterilize instruments; perform weekly
biologic monitoring for autoclaves; complete daily/weekly/monthly
preventive maintenance; report equipment issues. Patient Education:
Provide oral hygiene and post?operative instructions under dentist
guidance. Community Outreach: Participate in school?based and
community events to promote oral health. Flexibility: Rotate
between programs and sites based on operational needs; support
mobile dental unit operations when assigned. Physical and Technical
Requirements Physical: Lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs ;
prolonged standing and bending. Technical: Working knowledge of
Office 365, Dentrix, Dexis, Microsoft Teams . Other: Must follow
all dental program protocols and safety procedures.
Keywords: Smarter HR Solutions LLC, Pasadena , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Houston, Texas
