Dental Assistant (Experienced)-Not Your Typical Office

Cosmetic Dentistry of San Antonio

Dental Assistant (Experienced)-Not Your Typical Office

San Antonio, TX
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We’ve built something different in San Antonio. A high-end cosmetic practice. A drama-free, adult environment. A team that takes pride in changing how people feel about themselves. This is not for everyone. We’re looking for a dental assistant with real experience who: • Can keep up in a high-level practice • Has at least 3 years of clinical experience (required) • Takes ownership without being asked • Wants to be part of something exceptional—not average **If that sounds like you, start here: https://cosmeticdentistryofsa.com/careers/ If this sounds like your kind of office, please submit your application through Wizehire. Responsibilities: • Greet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during the appointment • Get treatment rooms ready for examination and procedures by equipping them with necessary sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials • Assist dentists and dental hygienists during any procedures or examinations by handing off dental instruments, providing suction, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team • Adhere to all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use • Take and document vital signs and medical history for patient records, take x-rays of patients’ mouths, and apply a topical anesthetic for dental procedures, if necessary • Must be able to fabricate aesthetic, well-fitting temporaries • Must be familiar with Invisalign, including taking records, placing attachments, and scanning • Must be skilled in basic assisting, such as but not limited to suctioning, packing cord, accurate notes, and explaining treatment to patients • Must pass a reference check • Has experience assisting with implants and orthodontic procedures • Can anticipate doctors' needs and keep procedures flowing efficiently Qualifications: • Proficiency with computers, and experience updating patient histories, and with dental software is necessary • Need state licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) • Certification or Associate’s Degree from a college or technical school training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required • Up-to-date BLS/CPR certification is required • Minimum 3 years of dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant Compensation: $26 hourly potential depending on skills

    • Must be able to fabricate aesthetic, well-fitting temporaries • Must be familiar with Invisalign, including taking records, placing attachments, and scanning • Must be skilled in basic assisting, such as but not limited to suctioning, packing cord, accurate notes, and explaining treatment to patients • Must pass a reference check • Has experience assisting with implants and orthodontic procedures • Can anticipate doctors' needs and keep procedures flowing efficiently