Dental Assistant (RDA) — Correctional Health Care

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a Dental Assistant for the Hutchins State Jail dental clinic in Dallas, TX. You will perform direct and indirect patient care, radiography, and dental laboratory tasks as directed by the supervising dentist.

Responsibilities include managing patient records, assisting in multiple dental specialties, maintaining clinic cleanliness, inventory, and proper sterilization. Position requires accurate data entry and basic administrative support.

Qualifications

• Dental assistant registration must be current and maintained.
• CPR certification required to perform clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Record patient health history and vital signs, perform radiography and related dental procedures.
• Assist in preventive, restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, and oral surgery procedures.

Skills

Dental assisting

Medical terminology

Patient care

Education

Dental assistant registration

CPR certification

Job description

UTMB Health seeks a Dental Assistant for the Hutchins State Jail dental clinic in Dallas, TX. You will perform direct and indirect patient care, radiography, and dental laboratory tasks as directed by the supervising dentist.

Responsibilities include managing patient records, assisting in multiple dental specialties, maintaining clinic cleanliness, inventory, and proper sterilization. Position requires accurate data entry and basic administrative support.