Dental Assistant: Clinic Support & X-ray Technician

UT Health San Antonio

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 52,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials in a busy clinic. You will assist faculty, residents and students, take vitals, develop digital X-rays, pass instruments and help manage appointments and inventory while upholding safety standards.

Strong communication and detail orientation are essential in this on-site role in San Antonio, TX.

Qualifications

Must have good hand skills to work in tight quarters on small part of the body.
Ability to work closely with patients, faculty and students.
Must have good listening skills. Detail oriented with the ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints.
Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Sets up treatment rooms for planned procedures including trays, instruments and supplies; cleans and wraps chairs before and after appointments.
Takes and develops digital x-rays, assist with oral examinations and patient charting.
Receives and prepares patients for dental treatment including taking vitals.
Passes instruments and materials and performs routine procedures.
Manages and schedules patient appointments; maintains an active inventory of equipment and supplies.
Performs other duties as assigned.