Dental Assistant - Entry Level + Training

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in San Antonio, TX seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, and help manage patient flow with care and professionalism.

No experience is required; training is provided. The role offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible hours, and opportunities for advancement within a supportive healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, eager to learn and adaptable.
• Background check, valid driver’s license, and work authorization in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during procedures and support clinical teams.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize treatment rooms and tools.
• Record and update patient information.
• Take X-rays (training provided).
• Support front-desk tasks like check-in and scheduling.
• Share post-treatment care tips with patients.
• Follow safety and privacy guidelines (OSHA and HIPAA).

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Eager to learn

Reliable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join as a Dental Assistant and kickstart a rewarding healthcare career!

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during procedures and support clinical teams.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize treatment rooms and tools.
• Record and update patient information.
• Take X-rays (training provided).
• Support front-desk tasks like check-in and scheduling.
• Share post-treatment care tips with patients.
• Follow safety and privacy guidelines such as OSHA and HIPAA.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, eager to learn, and adaptable.
• Background check, valid driver’s license, and work authorization in the U.S.

Additional Information

• No experience or certification required; training available.
• Opportunities for pay increases based on experience.
• Flexible full-time or part-time hours, typically Monday–Friday, 9–5.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401k.
• Preferred but not required: Dental assisting certification and bilingual skills.