Dynamic fast-paced dental practice seeks Registered Dental Assistant candidates. At SA Family Dental Care, you should plan to expand your dental knowledge through hands-on training with top-tier providers. Excellent opportunities for growth within organization.
Position Overview:
The RDA is responsible for providing aid to the dentist or hygienist, contributing to their efficiency and productivity. This role involves preparing and organizing treatment rooms for scheduled procedures, as well as cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing instruments. Additionally, the assistant is tasked with setting up trays and accurately recording treatment information on patient charts.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with other clinical staff to maintain the cleanliness and organization of lab and treatment rooms.
- Ensures treatment room is stocked, sterilized and set up for each appointment.
- Readies patients for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patients.
- Updates patient health history and personal information upon each visit.
- Charts procedures to include patient conditions, medical and dental histories, treatment procedures and patient comments.
- Ensure all x-rays are up to date for the day's procedures.
- Ensures all x-rays are clear, clinically accurate, uploaded and labeled correctly.
- Reinforces treatment recommendations and educates patients on recommended procedures.
- Communicate in a culturally competent and effective manner to clients/caregivers regarding the services available.
Qualifications:
Dental Assistant experience - 1 years minimum of work experience in dental field
Four-handed dentistry
Organized and manage time efficiently across tasks
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Bilingual (Spanish/English), a plus
Working Conditions:
The position occasionally requires sitting, standing, and bending. Occasional very light lifting, up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight may be required
Must be willing to travel to between Westover Hills and Springtime offices
Must be willing to work on a Saturday Rotation (two per month)
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and PTO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating shift
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- San Antonio, TX (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Antonio, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person