Dental Assistant Job in San Antonio, Texas

(Job ID: 427359)

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Wilderness Oak Family Dentistry @ 281 is looking for a Dental Assistant who has experience with General and Specialty practices! We need a conscientious assistant to help our Oral Surgeon before, during, and after each surgical procedure. Pre-operative preparation, X-rays, surgical equipment preparation, and patient care will be among your tasks. You’ll also be responsible for keeping track of inventory and replenishing surgical supplies as needed. We are looking for an assistant who is also knowledgeable in General dentistry, and who has an outgoing personality willing to step in wherever needed! Dental Assistant Duties; Preparing patient charts, pre-operative instructions, establishing treatment plans, and updating dental records. For diagnostic reasons, use X-ray and 3D scanning equipment and create radiographs. Infection control and biohazard protocols are followed when preparing and sterilizing surgical tools, materials, and equipment. Assisting the surgeon with chairside operations, such as setting up the operating room, monitoring anesthesia, and cleaning up. Getting patients ready for surgery and keeping an eye on their vital signs during the process. Keeping inventory of our surgical materials and medications, and replenish them as needed. At all times, providing great patient care. Key Skills and Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work with minimal supervision, self-starter, and demonstrates initiative Flexible and innovative; highly adaptable to the dynamic business environment High engagement; supportive of leadership and role model for company values and guiding behaviors Strong demonstration of task completion and dedication to detail Team Player and great interpersonal skills Prompt and timely with work schedule Amazing customer service skills, great at building relationships with new people