Dental Assistant (RDA) - Travis Unit

UTMB School of Health Professions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to provide essential patient care within a correctional setting. This role involves assisting in various dental procedures, maintaining clinic cleanliness, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate will have a current dental assistant registration and CPR certification, showcasing their commitment to patient care and safety. Join a team that values equal opportunity and aims to make a significant impact on the health of underserved populations. If you're passionate about dental health and looking for a meaningful career, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Current dental assistant registration maintained with the Texas State Board.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care procedures as directed by the supervising dentist.
• Maintains general clinic orderliness and cleanliness; performs sterilization of instruments.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiography

Dental Laboratory Procedures

Data Entry

Inventory Management

Education

Dental Assistant Registration

CPR Certification

Tools

Dental Clinic Equipment

Standard Office Equipment

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:

1. Takes and records patient health history and vital signs; performs radiography, dental laboratory procedures, inmate dental health orientation, and education.
2. Provides assistance in preventive, periodontic, restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, and oral surgery procedures; records clinical observations, treatment information, and data.
3. 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.
4. Operates personal computers to enter and analyze data, generate reports, draft routine correspondence, and develop administrative analyses upon request.
5. Performs administrative support duties involving independent judgment under supervision, including filing, routing calls, correspondence, mailing, scanning, emailing, and faxing.
6. Uses data entry systems for scheduling and managing dental appointments, preparing impressions, and packaging for dental laboratory delivery. Maintains a tracking log for prosthetic cases.
7. Manages inventory levels and stock for the dental department; fills requisitions, work orders, supply requests, and manages returns of expired or unused inventory. Checks received contents against invoices and reports discrepancies.
8. Maintains an inventory of all dental equipment.
9. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for the department.
10. Performs related duties as required.

Marginal or Periodic Job Functions:

• Performs additional duties as assigned and provides coverage outside of normal assignment 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 are required. May be required to provide dental assistance at multiple facilities.

Required Education/Experience:

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

Salary is commensurate with relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

UTMB Health is committed to providing equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and promote protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.