Pediatric Dental Assistant Job in San Antonio, Texas

(Job ID: 525750)

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We are hiring a dental assistant for our busy Pediatric Dental Practice. You will help with preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, setting up rooms, and some dental hygiene tasks, as well as assisting Dentist during treatment and general anesthesia. To do well in this role you should have a RDA certification, dental x-ray certification, sealant certification, coronal polishing certification and provide a great level of patient care. Dental Assistant Responsibilities: Preparing patients for dental work. Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures. Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary. Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary. Providing great patient care. Recording treatment information in patient records. Taken dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment. Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs. Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs. Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist. Caring for dental equipment. Polishing patient's teeth Applying Sealants to Patient's teeth Dental Assistant Requirements: Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program. Dental x-ray certification. High school diploma or equivalent. Dentrix experience is a plus Experience using computers for a variety of tasks. Good written and verbal communication skills. Consistently professional appearance and attitude. Able to provide great patient care.