Dental Assistant: Chairside Support & Patient Care Pro

Methodist Healthcare Ministries; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare Ministries in San Antonio, TX seeks a Dental Assistant (WHWC) to support dentists with chairside procedures and patient care in a community clinic setting. This non-exempt, full-time role handles clinical tasks, records, and patient education, maintaining infection control and accurate charting.

Responsibilities include taking radiographs, assisting with procedures, preparing treatment rooms, and coordinating with front desk staff.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED with accredited Dental Assistant program.
• Licenses: RDA Texas, Dental Radiology, CPR.
• Experience: minimum two years in dental assisting.
• Knowledge: OSHA standards and digital radiography.

Responsibilities

• Chairside Assistance (25%): four- and six-handed dentistry; set up instruments; take digital/panoramic radiographs.
• Patient Management (20%): receive/prepare/dismiss patients; review charts; record vital signs.
• Oral Health Education & Records (15%): educate patients; PRAPARE assessments; chart conditions.
• Administrative Support (15%): prepare charts/lab cases; assist with scheduling and treatment planning.
• Infection Control & Sterilization (10%): disinfect/wrap operatories; sterilize instruments; maintain logs.
• Prosthetic and Lab Support (10%): take impressions; fabricate temporary crowns/bridges; lab case labeling.
• Clinical Tasks & Supply Management (5%): monthly tasks; ordering supplies.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or GED; accredited Dental Assistant Program

Tools

EHR systems

Digital radiography equipment

MS Office

Job description

Methodist Healthcare Ministries in San Antonio, TX seeks a Dental Assistant (WHWC) to support dentists with chairside procedures and patient care in a community clinic setting. This non-exempt, full-time role handles clinical tasks, records, and patient education, maintaining infection control and accurate charting.

Responsibilities include taking radiographs, assisting with procedures, preparing treatment rooms, and coordinating with front desk staff.