Dental Assistant: Chairside Care Pro

World Pediatric Dental; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

World Pediatric Dental in San Antonio seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to support care delivery. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist with instruments, pass supplies, and help with radiographic procedures while keeping patients comfortable and informed.

Responsibilities include sterilization, material preparation, documentation, and adherence to infection-control policies. This role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and ongoing professional development in a pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in dental health maintenance and infection control.
• Experience with dental technology and radiographic procedures.
• Strong patient services, teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist with instruments and materials.
• Welcome and seat patients, ensuring comfort and draping.
• Sterilize instruments and pass them to the dentist.
• Prepare and place materials in the mouth.
• Expose and develop radiographs; process study casts.
• Fabricate temporary restorations and maintain appliances.
• Assist in emergencies by adhering to CPR standards.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care.
• Document dental care in patient records.
• Maintain confidentiality and safe environment.
• Follow infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintain dental equipment and inventory.
• Order supplies and manage stock levels.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to team efforts.

Skills

Dental Health Maintenance

Use of Dental Technology

Infection Control

Patient Services

Creating a Safe Environment

Listening

Teamwork

Bedside Manner

Health Promotion

Use of Medical Technologies

Performing Diagnostic Procedures

Job description

World Pediatric Dental in San Antonio seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to support care delivery. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist with instruments, pass supplies, and help with radiographic procedures while keeping patients comfortable and informed.

Responsibilities include sterilization, material preparation, documentation, and adherence to infection-control policies. This role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and ongoing professional development in a pediatric setting.