Dental Assistant Job in San Antonio, Texas

(Job ID: 542325)

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Join our dynamic team at Dentistry for Little Folks as a Dental Assistant and play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care. You'll work alongside our experienced dentists to ensure smooth and efficient dental procedures, while also creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for our Ittle patients. If you're passionate about oral health and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply.' Skills Needed: *Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials. *Performs procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act. *Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. *Readies patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. *Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. *Assembles instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist’s access, suctioning, and passing instruments. *Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth. *Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory. *Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions. *Documents dental care services by charting in patient records. *Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. *Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. *Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. *Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. *Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Special Requirements/Certification/Licenses: High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum of 2 year experience as a RDA Valid X-ray certificate Current Texas RDA Valid CPR certificate Sealant Certification Polishing Certification Office Hours No Saturdays 4 day weeks in fall/ winter 7:45-5:30 5 day weeks with shorter days Monday- Friday in Summer.