Dental Assistant | Growth, Training & Benefits

Heartland; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterwheel Dental Care is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in San Antonio, TX. You will support patient care with advanced technology, ensure safety protocols, and assist dentists across a range of procedures.

Expect comprehensive training and a collaborative environment that prioritizes patients and continuous learning. Ideal candidates have dental assistant and/or x-ray certifications, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric environments.
• If required by state law, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and support education throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history for quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and records.
• Prepare treatment room with safety protocols per OSHA & CDC.
• Manage supplies and place/expedite orders; support Heartland Dental systems for workflow.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Waterwheel Dental Care is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in San Antonio, TX. You will support patient care with advanced technology, ensure safety protocols, and assist dentists across a range of procedures.

Expect comprehensive training and a collaborative environment that prioritizes patients and continuous learning. Ideal candidates have dental assistant and/or x-ray certifications, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.