Dental Assistant I​/II - Pediatric Dentistry - School of Dentistry

Dental Assistant I/II - Pediatric Dentistry - School of Dentistry

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

UTHealth Houston's School of Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant I (registered) /or Dental Assistant II (certified) to join their team of professionals in Pediatric Dentistry
. Knowledge of pediatric dentistry procedures and nomenclature is preferred.

Location: 7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77054

Once you join us you won’t want to leave. We reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full‑time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37‑38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world‑renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as:

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Perform routine tasks assisting the professional dental staff and students in the examination and prophylactic, therapeutic and surgical treatment of patients. Works under direct supervision.

• Assists in the teaching of dental students, dental assisting students, and dental hygiene students in the principles of four‑handed dentistry and dental assistant utilization (DAU).
• Provides chair side assistance to students, residents and faculty.
• Maintains sterile environment and prepares equipment, instruments, and supplies within working area.
• Maintains infection control standards.
• Maintains records of patients seen, procedures performed, materials used, and appointments.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Basic office or computer skills.
• Dental Assistant by Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) required.

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a recognized dental assistant educational program preferred.

None.

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

• Position is security‑sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code §§ 51.215 and Texas Government Code §§ 411.094.
• Requires research or work on critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code § 117.001(2). Ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification.
• Personnel will be routinely reviewed to determine whether criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent employment. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
• Veteran Information – Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 003007, 001155, 002669, L35A, 4Y071H, 4Y071, 4Y0X1, 890, 001260, 18D, 4N0X1, 4A0X1, 68E.
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Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care