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Dental Assistant (Predoctoral Dental Education)
About the Role
Dental assistant role at UT Health San Antonio. Supports dental care delivery, prepares rooms, assists faculty and students.
Join UT Health San Antonio as a Dental Assistant – UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas. Under direct supervision, supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials. Provides assistance to faculty, residents and students in respective clinic.
Benefits & Compensation
- 26 days PTO.
- Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance free for employees
- Dental - Three dental insurance plan options
- Vision - Two vision plan options
- Disability - Disability Insurance
- FSAs - Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement - TRS or ORP
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours per month
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
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Key Responsibilities
The dental assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials for faculty, residents, and students. They also manage patient appointments, maintain equipment inventory, and assist with clinical procedures such as digital x-rays and charting.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and possess good hand skills for precise dental work. Registration with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners as a Registered Dental Assistant is required, or must be obtained within one year of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
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