Dental Assistant (RDA) - Luther Unit

UTMB School of Health Professions; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution seeks a Dental Assistant to support patient care and clinic management within the correctional healthcare setting. The role involves various dental procedures, inventory management, and compliance with security protocols. Candidates must hold valid certification and possess strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Current dental assistant registration is required.
• CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care procedures.
• Maintains clinic orderliness and performs sterilization.
• Operates personal computers for data entry and report generation.
• Manages inventory and supplies for the dental department.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiography

Clinical Observations

Data Entry

Inventory Management

Education

Dental Assistant Registration with Texas State Board

CPR Certification

Job description

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs direct and indirect patient care procedures as well as general clinical and support tasks, as specifically delegated or directed by the supervising dentist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Takes and records patient health history and vital signs; performs radiography, dental laboratory procedures, inmate dental health orientation, and education.
• Provides assistance in preventive, periodontic, restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, and oral surgery procedures; records clinical observations, treatment information, and data.
• Maintains general clinic orderliness and cleanliness; performs sterilization and disinfection of instruments and equipment. Maintains inventory of instruments, needles, and all hazardous materials stored and used in the dental clinic, including logs for tracking and control purposes.
• Operates personal computers to enter data, generate reports, draft routine correspondence, and develop administrative analyses upon request.
• Performs administrative support duties involving independent judgment under supervision, including filing, routing calls, correspondence, mail, scanning, emailing, and faxing.
• Uses data entry systems for scheduling and managing appointments, preparing impressions, and maintaining prosthetic case logs.
• Manages inventory and supplies for the dental department, including requisitions, work orders, and inventory checks.
• Maintains and inventories dental equipment.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures.
• Performs related duties as required.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs additional duties as assigned and provides coverage outside normal assignments as needed.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office and dental clinic equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Located within a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing required. May provide dental assistance at multiple facilities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Current and maintained dental assistant registration with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
• Current CPR certification.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.