Dental Assistant: Clinic Support & Patient Care

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health-dental services within correctional health care is seeking a licensed dental assistant to perform direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the dentist. The role supports preventive, restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic and minor surgery procedures in a secure clinical setting.

The position emphasizes radiography, sterile technique, inventory control, and administrative duties, including scheduling and data entry, within a correctional facility environment.

Qualifications

• Dental assistant registration must be current with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
• CPR certification is required and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Takes and records patient health history and vital signs; performs radiography, dental laboratory procedures.
• Assists in preventive, restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, and minor oral surgery procedures; documents observations and treatment data.
• Maintains clinic orderliness and sterilization of instruments; manages inventory and logs for hazardous materials.

Education

Dental assistant registration (Texas State Board)

CPR certification

Job description

UTMB Health-dental services within correctional health care is seeking a licensed dental assistant to perform direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the dentist. The role supports preventive, restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic and minor surgery procedures in a secure clinical setting.

The position emphasizes radiography, sterile technique, inventory control, and administrative duties, including scheduling and data entry, within a correctional facility environment.