Dental Assistant (Bilingual)

El Centro Del Barrio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Retirement Plans 403(B) with Company Match

Paid time off including holidays

Career development opportunities

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in San Antonio is looking for a Dental Assistant to perform clinical procedures and support staff in a dynamic dental environment. Responsibilities include assisting the dentist during procedures, maintaining equipment, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, have completed an accredited dental assisting program, and hold certifications in radiology and CPR. A collaborative culture will provide support for career development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Requires graduate from accredited Dental Assisting Program.
• Must have Radiology, Infection Control and Jurisprudence certification.
• CPR Certified.
• One year of dental assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist using four‑handed dentistry.
• Maintain autoclave, ultrasonic, and other equipment.
• Prepare and sterilize dental operatory and instruments.
• Review patient medical history, provide oral hygiene instructions and post‑operative care guidance.
• Assist in inventory management and travel to other locations as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Four handed dental assisting skills

Customer service

Education

High School Degree or GED

Graduate from accredited Dental Assisting Program

Radiology, Infection Control and Jurisprudence certification

CPR Certified

CPR Certification

Job description

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CentroMed is a 501(c)3 non‑profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations across the greater San Antonio area.

Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, CentroMed has grown from a community‑based program focused on providing culturally competent care for underserved populations, to a network of high‑quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full‑service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations.

We are a mission focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities. We invite you to visit CentroMed and discover how we can be your medical home.

MISSION

We improve lives through improving the well being of families through high quality, compassionate health care.

CORE VALUES

• RESPECT We treat all persons with dignity and compassion
• INTEGRITY We build trust through honesty, word and deed
• EXCELLENCE We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care
• AFFORDABILITY We manage resources to provide affordable health care
• TEAMWORK We work together as a team in the interest of patient care

JOB SUMMARY

We are searching for our next SUPER STAR! As a Dental Assistant you will be responsible to provide a range of clinical procedures and staff support in a full range of dental operational services. The Dental Assistant will assist in the performance of dental and radiological procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the dentist using four‑handed dentistry. Assist the dentist with patient management to include: instrument transfer, isolation, oral evacuation, retraction, and preparation of dental instruments and materials to include mixing filling and impression materials; charting examination and treatment results on patient’s dental records.
• Maintains autoclave, ultrasonic and other equipment as necessary. Maintains appropriate logs in accordance with maintenance.
• Ensures monitoring logs for all infection control items are correctly completed. Maintains log of lab cases and reviews as needed.
• Prepares, sterilizes, organizes and set‑up dental operatory and instruments according to Dental Department OSHA manual guidelines.
• At initial seating, ensures vital signs and medical history is reviewed and documented. Instructs the patient on oral hygiene, nutritional counseling and post‑operative instructions, as needed. Ensures the patient receives verbal education and any post‑operative homecare prior to dismissal.
• Assists in maintaining adequate supply of inventory and follows protocol regarding ordering of supplies.
• Flexibility to travel independently to other locations as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans 403(B)- Company Match Contributions
• Basic Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance for your Spouse & Children
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Employee Assistance (EAP)
• Travel Reimbursement
• Critical Illness insurance, hospital indemnity, accident insurance - These are additional benefits that fit your needs & lifestyle & help you feel extra protected
• Additional benefits include: 6 paid company holidays, plus (2) extra floating holidays, paid time off/ vacation time, career development opportunities and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work life balance, innovation, & teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Requires High School Degree or GED plus graduate from accredited Dental Assisting Program. Must have Radiology, Infection Control and Jurisprudence certification. CPR Certified.

Experience: One year dental assisting experience in a dental office preferred.

Other: Bilingual Spanish, Four handed dental assisting skills, Nitrous Oxide Exam Certification preferred, Holds and maintains proper level of professional standards (licensing, CPR, radiology, etc.) necessary to ensure credentialing compliance for dental coverage under the Federal Torts Claims Act.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects.

Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands and fingers.

Physical: Standing/walking most of the time. May have to lift folders, files, papers, audio/video equipment, and other such items weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position.
• Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to deliver excellent customer service, externally and internally.