Dental Assistant

Company: Cosmetic Dentistry of San Antonio
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: November 3, 2024

Job Description:

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 are 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!

Responsibilities:

--- Meet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during an appointment
--- Equip and prepare treatment rooms for examination and procedures by laying out necessary sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials
--- Ensure dental office infection control policies and safety regulations are met by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use
--- Answer any questions the patient may have about dental hygiene, schedule appointments for patient care follow up, and provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients' teeth and gums, after procedures
--- Help dentists and dental hygienists during procedures or examinations by providing suction, handing off dental instruments, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team
--- 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

Qualifications:

--- Proficiency with computers, and experience updating patient histories, and with dental software is necessary
--- Current BLS/CPR certification is required
--- Associate's Degree or a certification from a college or technical school training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required
--- State licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
--- Previous dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant (3 years) is necessary


About Company:
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/

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