Surgical Dental Assistant Jobs in San Antonio, TX
Surgical Dental Assistant jobs in San Antonio are concentrated in the Medical Center district, Stone Oak, and the South Texas Medical Center corridor, with strong demand across oral surgery practices, periodontics offices, and multi-specialty dental groups. Employers hiring right now include CHRISTUS Health, Methodist Healthcare System, and University Health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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As a Medical Surgical ICU Registered Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.
Job Summary and Qualifications
We are seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Methodist Hospital to ensure we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!
Our Registered Nurses have access to a variety of resources to help you reach your goals including:
- A comprehensive orientation process
- Valuable mentorship from specialty specific educators
- Leadership development programs
- State-of-the-art units equipped with the latest technologies in patient care
About the Unit:
- 13 bed Medical Surgical ICU
- Caring for patients with respiratory diagnoses, high level of ox requirements, septic patients, GI patients with infections, DKA, stroke, seizer, medical/surgical oncology, and overflow cardio
- Patient to Nurse ratio 2:1
- Proficiency training for specialty equipment
- Experienced charge nurses and unit leadership
- Offering new to specialty orientation for experienced nurses with progressive care backgrounds
What You Will Do In Your Role:
- You will consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
- You will collaborate with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes
- You will provide communication, confidence, and professionalism as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities
- You will demonstrate team work, adaptability, and serving as a resource to the patient care team
- You will have accountability for delivering quality nursing care services and for promoting a positive image of nursing
What qualifications you will need:
- Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
- Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse
- One (1) year of critical care experience as a licensed Registered Nurse preferred
- Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."
Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.
As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.
If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Surgical ICU Registered Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Who's Hiring
- CHRISTUS Health16

- Methodist Healthcare System14

- University Health12

- Tenet Healthcare4

- University health San Antonio3U
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services24
- Medical Devices2
- Education1
Surgical Dental Assistant Jobs in San Antonio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a surgical dental assistant job in San Antonio?
Start by targeting the Medical Center district and Stone Oak, where oral surgery practices and multi-specialty dental groups hire most actively. Candidates with experience in surgical extractions, implant procedures, or IV sedation assist stand out in San Antonio's competitive market. Connecting with the San Antonio District Dental Society and attending local CE events also puts you in front of the hiring managers who fill these roles before they post publicly.
Which companies hire surgical dental assistants in San Antonio?
Employers hiring surgical dental assistants in San Antonio right now include CHRISTUS Health, Methodist Healthcare System, and University Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. San Antonio's market is a mix of large DSO-affiliated group practices, independent oral surgery specialists, and hospital-based dental departments connected to the city's extensive medical infrastructure.
Are there remote surgical dental assistant jobs in San Antonio?
Remote work is rare for surgical dental assistants because the role is almost entirely hands-on chairside. About 0% of surgical dental assistant openings tied to San Antonio are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those are typically administrative or care coordination functions within larger dental organizations rather than clinical positions.
How can I get a surgical dental assistant job in San Antonio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Antonio is through a general dental assistant role at a high-volume practice in the Medical Center or Stone Oak area, then cross-training into surgical procedures as openings arise. Larger DSO-affiliated groups in San Antonio hire entry-level assistants and provide in-house surgical training. Completing a CPR certification and an expanded functions dental assistant course before applying noticeably strengthens your candidacy locally.
Which industries hire the most surgical dental assistants in San Antonio?
San Antonio surgical dental assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Medical Devices, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. San Antonio's large military population, extensive academic medical infrastructure, and rapidly growing north-side suburbs all drive consistent clinical staffing demand across these sectors.
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