Dental Assistant — X-ray & Clinic Support (On-site)

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, TX seeks a Dental Assistant to support faculty, residents and students in the Comprehensive Dentistry clinic. Under direct supervision, you prepare treatment rooms, assist with procedures, and maintain a safe, clean environment.

The role includes taking digital x-rays, patient charting, taking vitals, passing instruments, and managing schedules and supplies. Strong hand skills, communication, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have good hand skills to work in tight quarters with precise tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, faculty and students.
• Detail oriented with ability to organize work within schedule constraints.

Responsibilities

• Sets up treatment rooms for planned procedures with trays, instruments, materials and supplies.
• Takes and develops digital x-rays, assists with oral examinations and 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 inventory of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Hand skills

Patient interaction

Listening skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Lotus Notes

Job description

UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, TX seeks a Dental Assistant to support faculty, residents and students in the Comprehensive Dentistry clinic. Under direct supervision, you prepare treatment rooms, assist with procedures, and maintain a safe, clean environment.

The role includes taking digital x-rays, patient charting, taking vitals, passing instruments, and managing schedules and supplies. Strong hand skills, communication, and attention to detail are essential.