Registered Dental Assistant

Astronaut Dental & Orthodontics of Belton is hiring four (4) Registered Dental Assistants at our new family dental practice in Belton, TX, starting January 7th, 2027. The practice is currently under construction at 2170 N Main St #C, Belton TX 76513. This post will be removed once all positions are filled. 

You won't be joining a team that's set in its ways. As a founding team member, you'll help shape how we care for patients from day one. 

This is an opportunity to join a growing company with career growth opportunities.

Our mission is simple: serve the community like family, with exceptional dentistry and radical generosity.   

• Gentle, low-anxiety care for patients of every age.

• Access for every family. We accept Texas Medicaid, CHIP and 24+ PPO plans.

• Everything under one roof. Family Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Pediatrics

• Showing up locally. We give back to our community through sponsorships, donations and free dental days. 

Schedule, Pay & Benefits

• Schedule: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, One (1) Saturday per month - 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

• Pay: $19–$30 per hour, based on experience

• Monthly Bonus: bonus pay for office targets

• Additional pay: available for Orthodontics experience, Pediatrics experience, and Bilingual English/Spanish.

• Paid pre-opening training: starting January 7th 2027

• 401(k)

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• 1 week of paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Continuing education support

• Retention bonus, paid after 1 year

What You Bring

Required before starting work:

• Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) registration with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE), in good standing

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification with a hands-on skills component

• A warm, patient manner with children and anxious patients

• Comfort with digital charting and imaging software

• Reliability, teamwork and a can-do attitude in a start-up setting

Nice to have:

• Chairside dental assisting experience is a plus but not required

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (earns additional pay)

• Orthodontic and Pediatric experience 

• TSBDE Nitrous Oxide Monitoring certificate

• Experience with CBCT or other 3D imaging

• DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential

Additional Information

• Morning huddle at 8:45 a.m.

• 1 hour lunches

• Monthly bonus structure for office targets

• One of these RDA positions is for the Lead RDA Role.

• We are dedicated to train, develop, and grow our team with career growth opportunities available

Ready to Launch With Us?

We review applications on a rolling basis. This posting will be removed when these positions are filled. Apply today to be considered. 

Astronaut Dental & Orthodontics is an equal opportunity employer.