Dental Assistant I​/II - School of Dentistry

Position Summary

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.

Dental Assistant Registration by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
Basic office or computer skills.

High school diploma or equivalent.
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.

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

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.