Dental Assistant

Every Smile Tells a Story

Since 2000, the St. David's Foundation Dental Program has provided free dental care to children attending Title I elementary schools in Central Texas (Bastrop, Hays, Caldwell, Travis, and Williamson counties). Serving more than 5,000 patients each year, board-certified dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants deliver high-quality dental care to children and offer evidence-based oral healthcare - including diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and oral health education - for children who otherwise may not have access to quality, affordable oral healthcare.

During the summer, services are offered at various sites across our region to patients up to 18 years old. With a fleet of 10 vehicles, each mobile clinic is equipped with two dental exam stations, digital x-rays, and computer workstations to provide comprehensive care wherever it is needed most.

Job Purpose

The Dental Assistant supports Dentists and Dental Hygienists in providing dental care to patients at various clinic sites, in a manner consistent with St. David's Foundation's commitment to high-quality care. The daily location of the Dental Assistant may fluctuate based on the needs of the Dental Program.

What You'll Do

• Travel to local schools and community sites as part of our mobile dental team, bringing care directly to children throughout Central Texas.
• Educate patients on healthy oral hygiene practices and the importance of preventive dental care.
• Prepare treatment operatories and assist Dentists and Dental Hygienists in delivering high-quality preventive and restorative dental services.
• Welcome and support patients, helping them feel comfortable and at ease throughout their dental visit.
• Collaborate with a compassionate, patient-centered team dedicated to providing exceptional care and improving health outcomes for patients.

Why St. David's Foundation

Join a team dedicated to removing barriers to care and building a healthier, more equitable Central Texas-one child's smile at a time.

We invest in the community and you :

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a predictable daytime schedule year-round.
• 21 paid holidays and generous paid time off (PTO).
• 100% employer-paid health coverage for you and your family.
• 401(k) with automatic and matching contributions.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Mission-driven work supporting children across Central Texas.
• Collaborative team culture focused on compassion, service, and patient care.
• Recognized as one of the Best Places for Working Parents® in Austin.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently a Registered Dental Assistant, licensed in the State of Texas.
• Knowledge of dental equipment, materials, procedures, terminology, and chart preparation.
• Passion for working with children and public health.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills.
• CPR, OSHA, Infection Control, and Dental Radiology Certification.
• Willingness and ability to work in small and tight physical spaces.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to correctly use dental software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with effective verbal, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Minimum of one year of chairside experience.
• Minimum of one year of chairside experience as a Pediatric Dental Assistant.
• Minimum of one year of chairside experience in a mobile dental program.

See job description for more details about Responsibilities, Skills and Competencies, etc.