Dental Assistant - Temporary (Grant Funded)

Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for beginning level technical dental work and routine clerical work, assisting the Public Health Dentist during examinations and treatment of patients, including maintaining records and organization of the treatment area. Working conditions are primarily in a medical environment. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Must be willing to comply with all OSHA regulations and current immunization policies. Exercises no supervision.

This position is a "grant funded" temporary position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

Work Location

2802 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX 78220

Work Hours

7:45 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (45 minute lunch); Between 32-40 hours weekly based on workload.

Essential Job Functions

• Sets up and breaks down portable dental equipment at school sites on a daily basis.
• Prepares for daily clinics; stocking and maintaining clinical supplies, office supplies, required forms and preparing goodie bags.
• Prepares patients by seating them and adjusting the dental chair, notes individual patient limitations and dental needs.
• Assist dentist with patient management.
• Charts and maintains accurate records of treatment administered.
• Administers fluoride varnish applications under the supervision of a dentist.
• Disinfects and prepares treatment area between patients.
• Caries out infection control and follows OSHA safety procedures.
• Assists families in finding additional resources for care.
• Collects and reports statistical data to Dental Division administrative staff.
• Enters patient treatment record into database.
• Maintains clinical inventory, prepares quarterly inventory report and prepares records for archiving.
• Prepares and conducts oral hygiene presentations.
• Technical and clerical dental work requires operating dentistry and basic office equipment as well as sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting, and kneeling such as disinfecting and preparing the treatment area and adjusting the dental chair for patients.
• Performs related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.
  
  

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or a GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License or the ability to obtain a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License within thirty (30) days after becoming a resident of the State of Texas.
• Must be a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft office.
• CPR certification highly desirable.
• Bilingual.
  
  

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of comprehensive dental procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of medical dental records preparation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and supplies and sterilization and disinfecting techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of dental and oral hygiene.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and techniques.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to prepare and conduct oral hygiene presentations.
• Ability to assist the Public Health Dentist in routine and comprehensive dental procedures.
• Ability to conduct prescreening interviews with patients.
• Ability to develop and mount intraoral radiographic film.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to perform basic office clerical functions, including maintaining patient health records.
• Ability to assist in general dental procedures.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.
  
  

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.
  
  

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.
  
  

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No
  
  

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above
  
  

05

Are you a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your Dental Assistant license number.

07

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Do you have a current CPR certification?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

Please Rate Your Level Of Expertise With Microsoft Excel

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)
  
  

11

How many years of experience do you have working as a dental assistant?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +
  
  

12

How many years of experience do you have working with children?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +
  
  

13

How many years of experience do you have in data entry?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +
  
  

14

Are you a current or former Metro Health intern/practicum student?

• Yes, I am a current intern/practicum student
• Yes, i am a former intern/practicum student
• No, I have not been an intern/practicum student at Metro Health
  
  

15

If you are a former intern/practicum student, please select the timeframe in which you completed your internship/practicum at Metro Health:

• Within the last 6 months
• Within the last 7-12 months
• Within the last 13-24 months
• More than 24 months
• Not Applicable
  
  

16

This job requires extensive interaction with people. Please describe your customer service experience. If you do not have experience, answer "n/a".

17

I acknowledge this position is Grant Funded. (Positions that are "grant funded" are unclassified and have no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission and are likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.)

• I acknowledge
  
  

18

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

• Agree
• Disagree
  
  

19

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

• Agree
• Disagree
  
  

20

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.
• Required Question