Indigo Dental Staffing seeks entry-level dental assistants for multiple local practices near zip code 77451. In this role, you'll support dentists and hygienists with chairside assistance, room preparation, instrument sterilization, and basic front-desk tasks. Ideal for candidates starting a dental career, you'll gain hands-on experience, develop clinical and patient-care skills, and work within a supportive, relationship-driven staffing team. Indigo offers flexible assignments, personalized placement support, and opportunities to grow into long-term roles in dental offices across the region. Responsibilities Support dental practices with chairside assistance, patient intake, and sterilization of instruments Prepare treatment rooms, set up trays, and ensure infection control standards are met Greet and educate patients, obtain health histories, and update practice records Schedule and confirm appointments, manage basic front-desk and phone duties Follow direction from dentists and hygienists to ensure efficient patient flow Travel to different local practices as assigned for daily or short-term placements Maintain a professional, courteous demeanor representing Indigo Dental Staffing Participate in briefings and feedback sessions to improve placement quality Required Skills Chairside dental assisting Instrument sterilization and infection control Treatment room preparation and operatory turnover Patient intake and record updates Basic dental terminology Appointment scheduling and phone etiquette Use of practice management software (basic) Radiography support (positioning/prep, if permitted) Personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols Professional communication with patients and clinical teams