Ascension is hiring: Dental Assistant in Austin

Ascension Seton has been a leader in healthcare in Central Texas since 1902. With over 100 clinical locations and four teaching hospitals, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care while offering our team members meaningful career opportunities.

Position Details  
- Department: Orthodontics – DCMG Section  
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM  
- Location: Strictly Peds Medical Office, Austin, TX    

We are more than just a workplace—we are a community that values growth, service, and purpose. Join us and build a career you’ll love!  

Benefits We Offer:  
- Paid Time Off (PTO)  
- Comprehensive Health Insurance (Multiple plan options)  
- Retirement Plans with Employer Matching  
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage  
- Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance  
- Tuition Reimbursement  
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)  
- Opportunities to Give Back to the Community  

Please note: Benefits eligibility may vary based on position type (e.g., Travel, PRN, Short-Term). Your Talent Advisor can provide further details.  

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Key Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of an orthodontist, the Orthodontic Dental Assistant plays a critical role in both clinical and administrative functions, ensuring high-quality patient care.  

Clinical Duties:
- Assist in patient assessments & treatments
- Take diagnostic radiographs & X-rays  
- Obtain alginate impressions for diagnostic models and intraoral appliances  
- Maintain and sterilize dental instruments & equipment  
- Ensure exam rooms are clean, stocked, and well-organized
- Adhere to HIPAA & OSHA guidelines  

Administrative Duties:
- Assist with patient registration & scheduling  
- Handle data entry & filing  
- Track lab cases & back-office inventory  
- Take on-call shifts as needed  

Qualifications & Requirements:  

Licensure & Certification:  
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – Required  
X-Ray Certification – Preferred  
BLS/CPR Certification (American Heart Association OR American Red Cross) – Preferred  

Education & Experience:
High School Diploma OR 1+ year of relevant job experience  
1+ year of Orthodontic Dental Assisting experience – Required  

Why Choose Ascension?  
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based healthcare system, serving communities across 19 states with over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care. Our mission-driven culture focuses on compassionate care, career growth, and making a difference in the lives of our patients and staff.  

Equal Employment Opportunity: We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  

Beware of Fraudulent Job Offers: Ascension never solicits money or banking information from applicants. Official offers are made through our official job application portal.