Dental Assistant
Swish Dental · San Antonio, TX · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Perform dental radiographs (x-rays) and scans
- Document baseline patient information
- Prepare and sterilize instruments, equipment, and patient rooms
- Provide exceptional patient care throughout their visit
- Take impressions of patients' teeth
- Communicate effectively and efficiently
- Maintain a “team first” and “patient first” mentality
- Continuously increase dentistry knowledge and job skills
- Adhere by State, Federal, and local compliance standards
Required Skills and Abilities
- Fluent in English; verbal and written
- Familiarity with dental terminology
- Ability to travel to other locations as needed
- Basic computer skills
Education & Experience
- A high school diploma or equivalent required
- A certificate of completion from a Dental Assisting Course required
- A Texas RDA License required after 1+ years of certification
- CPR and/or BLS certification required
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- This position may be required to sit or stand for long periods
- This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
- This position is in a clinical studio environment which can be noisy and distracting
- This position may be exposed to infectious diseases and/or blood borne pathogens
- This position may be required to handle sharp objects
- This position may be exposed to harmful chemicals and/or gasses
- This position may be required to communicate with others to exchange information
- This position may require repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- This position may require the operation of machinery and/or power tools
- This position may require the assessment of the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
- This position may require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
- This position may require medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds