Dental Assistant (Bilingual)
Company: El Centro Del Barrio
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: COMPANY OVERVIEW
CentroMed is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides
healthcare for all populations across the greater San Antonio area.
Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, CentroMed
has grown from a community-based program focused on providing
culturally competent care for underserved populations, to a network
of high-quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New
Braunfels providing full-service health and dental care to all
populations, regardless of income limitations. We are a mission
focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities.
We invite you to visit CentroMed and discover how we can be your
medical home. MISSION We improve lives through improving the well
being of families through high quality, compassionate health care.
CORE VALUES RESPECT We treat all persons with dignity and
compassion INTEGRITY We build trust through honesty, word and deed
EXCELLENCE We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality
care AFFORDABILITY We manage resources to provide affordable health
care TEAMWORK We work together as a team in the interest of patient
care JOB SUMMARY: We are searching for our next SUPER STAR ! As a
Dental Assistant you will be responsible to provide a range of
clinical procedures and staff support in a full range of dental
operational services. The Dental Assistant will assist in the
performance of dental and radiological procedures. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists the dentist using four-handed-dentistry.
Assist the dentist with patient management to include: instrument
transfer, isolation, oral evacuation, retraction, and preparation
of dental instruments and materials to include mixing filling and
impression materials; charting examination and treatment results on
patient’s dental records. Maintains autoclave, ultrasonic and other
equipment as necessary. Maintains appropriate logs in accordance
with maintenance. Ensures monitoring logs for all infection control
items are correctly completed. Maintains log of lab cases and
reviews as needed. Prepares, sterilizes, organizes and set-up
dental operatory and instruments according to Dental Department
OSHA manual guidelines. At initial seating, ensures vital signs and
medical history is reviewed and documented. Instructs the patient
on oral hygiene, nutritional counseling and post-operative
instructions, as needed. Ensures the patient receives verbal
education and any post-operative homecare prior to dismissal.
Assists in maintaining adequate supply of inventory and follows
protocol regarding ordering of supplies. Flexibility to travel
independently to other locations as needed. Perform other related
duties as assigned. COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE Competitive
Compensation Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Retirement
Plans 403(B)- Company Match Contributions Basic Life Insurance
Basic Life Insurance for your Spouse & Children Short & Long-Term
Disability Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Wellness Employee
Assistance (EAP) Travel Reimbursement Critical Illness insurance,
hospital indemnity, accident insurance - These are additional
benefits that fit your needs & lifestyle & help you feel extra
protected Additional benefits include: 6 paid company holidays,
plus (2) extra floating holidays, paid time off/ vacation time,
career development opportunities and many other benefits in a
collaborative culture that focuses on work life balance,
innovation, & teamwork. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
Requires High School Degree or GED plus graduate from accredited
Dental Assisting Program. Must have Radiology, Infection Control
and Jurisprudence certification. CPR Certified. Experience: One
year dental assisting experience in a dental office preferred.
Other : Bilingual Spanish, Four handed dental assisting skills,
Nitrous Oxide Exam Certification preferred, Holds and maintains
proper level of professional standards (licensing, CPR, radiology,
etc.) necessary to ensure credentialing compliance for dental
coverage under the Federal Torts Claims Act. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such a
typing or picking up small objects. Repetitive Motions: Frequently
and regularly using the wrists, hands and fingers. Physical:
Standing/walking most of the time. May have to life folders, files,
papers, audio/video equipment, and other such items weighing up to
approximately 25 pounds. Must be able to perform the essential
functions of the position. Must be able to meet the attendance
requirements of the position. Must not pose a threat to the health
or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Physical ability
to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted. Must be able to deliver
excellent customer service, externally and internally
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