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RIO GRANDE VALLEY PEDIATRIC

Dental Assistant (DA)

Pay: $12–$15/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Mission, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$40,699 / year median in Texas

+29% projected growth

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Job Description

More Like This Between $12.00 and $15.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Hidalgo County $12.74 - $17.66 Per hour Dental Assistant (DA)

RIO GRANDE VALLEY PEDIATRIC

Occupation:

Dental Assistants

Location:

Mission, TX - 78572

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

08/26/2026 Positions available: 3

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/29/2026

Expires:

09/25/2026 Job #: 17061141 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 12 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Public Transit Available Help for .

DENTAL ASSISTANTS

Min of 1yr experience with valid RDA License & Dentrix knowledge.

Availability:

Mon-Fri:

9:00AM - 6:00PM. Minimum starting pay is $12/hr up to $15/hr depending on experience. : Prepare for the shift and have all rooms ready to start the day. Review patients history for Panos, Sealants and pending treatments. Monitor computers to pass patients for hygiene or treatments. Take history and inform Doctor of patients presence in treatment room. Take history and X-rays, complete prophy, then call Doctor for Exam. Clean and thoroughly disinfect each room after each patient and have room ready for next patient. Sterilize all equipment and re-stock all rooms after each shift. Daily accurate charting of all procedures performed to be billed. Perform monthly supply inventory. Performed spore testing, X-ray calibration, water lines flushing weekly or monthly depending on OSHA regulations. Always be professional and courteous with patients, parents and co-workers. Stay current with Dental License requirements and OSHA training.