Dental Assistant (Oral Medicine)

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials. The role provides assistance to faculty, residents, and students in the Oral Medicine clinic and helps maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.

Requirements

• Good hand skills to work in tight quarters on a small part of the body using precise tools and instruments.
• Ability to work closely with patients, faculty, and students.
• Good listening skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes or other email software.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Registration with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is required. Candidates hired as a Dental Assistant for the first time are not required to have a registered license at hire but must obtain it within one year of completing the certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set up treatment rooms for planned procedures, including trays, instruments, materials, and supplies; clean and wrap chairs before and after appointments in preparation for the next patient.
• Take and develop digital x-rays; assist with oral examinations and patient charting.
• Receive and prepare patients for dental treatment, including taking vital signs.
• Pass instruments and materials and perform routine procedures.
• Manage and schedule patient appointments.
• Maintain an active inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED