Registered Dental Assistant

Job Overview

As a Registered Dental Assistant, you’ll help keep appointments running smoothly while delivering attentive, safe patient care. You’ll support general dentistry and may assist with pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery. Your impact: Accurate chairside support and clear documentation help patients and the dental team move through care with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and dental equipment; process instruments using dental sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
• Provide chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry; take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, including use of a 3D scanner when needed.
• Record vital signs, update medical records, and complete medical documentation in EMR (electronic medical record) systems and patient management software.
• Support patient management and dental receptionist tasks, including scheduling, communication, and maintaining clinical confidentiality under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
• Follow infection prevention management procedures and healthcare infection prevention and control practices.

Qualifications

• Required: Registered Dental Assistant credentials and any applicable authorization to perform assigned duties.
• Experience in dental assisting or a dental clinic; knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy.
• Familiarity with patient care, dental instrument processing, dental equipment, and dental x-ray procedures.
• Experience with Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or other EMR systems is helpful; knowledge of clinical confidentiality policies and medical records is valued.
• Pediatric or general dentistry experience is useful; exposure to prosthodontics, endodontics, or oral surgery is a plus.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 4 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• San Antonio, TX 78232 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person