Dental Assistant Jobs in San Antonio, TX

About The Position

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.