Dental Assistant I​/II - School of Dentistry

Dental Assistant I/II - School of Dentistry

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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 hiring a Dental Assistant I/II to join their team of professionals. The DA I/II will be responsible for assisting residents who are completing the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency in complex surgeries under local, nitrous oxide, moderate parenteral, or deep sedation. The DA I/II will be responsible for taking X-rays, setting up surgeries, maintaining infection control standards, cleaning and fully stocking operatories, assisting dental students with treatments, assisting with emergency situations, and more.

RDA from the State Board of Dental Examiners is required. CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is highly preferred. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a teaching environment and have experience in oral surgery, sedation, and emergency care.

7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77054

• 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!
• 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 and faculty.
• Maintains sterile, 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.

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

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