Dental Assistant I/II - UT Dentists

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide essential chairside assistance to dental professionals, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. Your contributions will directly impact patient care and education, as you assist in teaching dental students and maintain high standards of infection control. This position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, including generous time off and wellness resources. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% Paid Medical Premiums

Generous Time Off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/Pension Plan

Gym Membership Discounts

Free Financial Counseling

Free Mental Health Counseling

Qualifications

• Responsible for chairside dental assistance and sterilization of instruments.
• Experience in dental supply and inventory management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists dental staff in examinations and treatments.
• Maintains sterile environment and prepares instruments for procedures.

Skills

Dental Assistant Registration

Basic Office Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant Educational Program

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Job Description

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 for a Dental Assistant I/II to join their team of professionals. The Dental Assistant will be responsible for chairside dental assistance, sterilization of dental instruments, building patient relationships, and more. The ideal candidate will have experience in dental supply and inventory management.

Location: 7500 Cambridge Street, Houston, Texas 77054

Benefits

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because 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!

Employee Wellbeing and Resources

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!

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.

Position Key Accountabilities

• 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.

Certification/Skills

Dental Assistant Registration by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

Basic office or computer skills.

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a recognized dental assistant educational program preferred.

Minimum Experience

None.

Physical Requirements

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.

Security Sensitive

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

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. For a complete list please visit http://www.uthealth-veterans.jobs/.

Residency Requirement

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

Apply now and consider visiting http://go.uth.edu/careers for more healthcare career opportunities in Houston.

About UTHealth Houston

Established in 1972, UTHealth Houston is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. It is the most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, home to multiple schools and clinical practices, including UT Dentists.