Dental Assistant — Flexible Hours, Benefits & CE

Aspen Dental; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Career development

CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in San Antonio, TX. The role supports clinicians, performs radiographs, and helps set up operatory efficiently while maintaining infection control standards.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene, assist with denture relines and impressions, and help manage patient flow and charting. A high school diploma and state license are required; X-ray certification may be needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to build rapport with patients of all ages.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Active license, registration, or permit as required by state; X-ray certification if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays.
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment.
• Execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow within the practice.
• Manage infection control – sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies to maintain health.
• Complete denture relines and fabricate temporary crowns.
• Perform quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform digital intraoral scans.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Collaborate with the practice team to ensure patient satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

X-ray certification

State license / permit

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in San Antonio, TX. The role supports clinicians, performs radiographs, and helps set up operatory efficiently while maintaining infection control standards.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene, assist with denture relines and impressions, and help manage patient flow and charting. A high school diploma and state license are required; X-ray certification may be needed.