Dental Assistant Job at Cosmetic Dentistry of San Antonio in San Antonio

Our growing dental office has a fantastic opportunity for a registered dental assistant to join our team! Our ideal candidate will have 3 years of previous experience working in a dental office as an RDA or CDA and be ready to provide exemplary care for our patients.

We are not a dental mill. We are a fee for service practice and serve those patients who want higher quality in all aspects of their care. We do mainly cosmetic dentistry and change people's lives by giving them a confident smile.

We take pride in providing a caring and positive atmosphere for our patients. If you have a great attitude and love working with a fun team in the expanding dental industry, apply today!

$27 hr potential depending on skills

• Evaluate and document vital signs and medical history for patient records, take x-rays of patients’ mouths, and apply a topical anesthetic for dental procedures, if needed
• Greet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during the appointment
• Support dentists and dental hygienists by handing off dental instruments, providing suction, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team during procedures or examinations
• Schedule appointments for patient care follow up, answer any questions they may have about dental hygiene, and provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients’ teeth and gums, after procedures
• Prepare and layout sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials inside treatment rooms for examinations and dental procedures

• Must be able to fabricate aesthetic well-fitting temporaries
• Must be familiar with Invisalign including taking records, placing attachments, and scanning
• Must be skilled in basic assisting such as but not limited to suctioning, packing cord, accurate notes, and explaining treatment to patients
• Must pass a reference check

• Active BLS/CPR certification is required
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, customer service, organization, and excellent communication skills are preferred
• Must possess a current state license as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
• 3 years of dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant
• Experience with dental software, updating patient histories, and computer skills are needed

Cosmetic Dentistry of San Antonio is an elite cosmetic office specializing in life-changing cosmetic dentistry by improving patients' confidence and their ability to smile without being self-conscious. We have an upscale modern facility where staff are proud to work. We are in the business of helping patients improve their lives.

https://www.cosmeticdentistryofsa.com/