Dental Assistant - Patient Care & Room Prep

Smile Brands Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Employee discount programs

Telemedicine

HSAs

Job summary

Johnson Family Dental in San Antonio, TX is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our clinical team. You will greet patients, prepare treatment rooms, and assist clinicians during procedures while helping educate patients on proper oral hygiene.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient flow, maintaining infection control standards, and supporting the office across front and back areas. CPR/BLS certification and state credentialing are preferred; a strong commitment to patient care is

Qualifications

• Meet state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures
• Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
• Improving oral health, solving dental challenges, and bettering smiles every day

Skills

Strong communication

Patient care

Team player

Education

RDA / CDA / EFDA credentialing

State registration or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Travel Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Monarch Dental | Supported by Smile Brands
San Antonio, TX

Monarch Dental, supported by Smile Brands, is hiring a Travel Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support multiple practices throughout San Antonio and surrounding communities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced orthodontic assistant who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and is confident delivering high-quality patient care across different clinical settings.

In this role, you’ll work alongside orthodontic providers to create positive patient experiences while maintaining consistency and clinical excellence across all supported offices.

Why Join Monarch Dental / Smile Brands?

• Work with a supportive, collaborative team
• Gain experience across multiple office environments
• Expand your orthodontic and clinical skillset
• Make a meaningful impact on patients’ smiles and confidence

Schedule (days/hours)

Mon- Fri 8am-5pm
Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists with procedures including bonding, adjustments, wire changes, and debonding
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories
• Take digital X-rays, impressions, and intraoral scans
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic appliance care
• Maintain accurate and compliant patient records
• Support efficient patient flow and a positive office environment

Qualifications

• Active Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license
• Orthodontic assisting experience required (braces, bands, wires, aligners)
• Strong communication and patient care skills
• Ability to travel between nearby offices as needed
• Reliable, organized, and team-oriented

Compensation

21-23
About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]