Orthodontic Dental Assistant (I/II) — Certified

UTHealth Houston; Texas; Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UTHealth Houston's School of Dentistry seeks a Dental Assistant I (registered) or II (certified) to join the Orthodontic Dentistry team. You will assist residents and faculty in examination, prophylaxis, and surgical procedures under direct supervision.

Candidates must hold a Texas TSBDE credential, have basic office or computer skills, and be prepared to work in a fast-paced academic clinic at the 7500 Cambridge location in Houston. Emphasis on infection control and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant credential by Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a recognized dental assistant program preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist in examination, prophylactic, therapeutic and surgical treatment under direct supervision.
• Provide chairside assistance to residents and faculty.
• Maintain sterile environment and prepare equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Maintain infection control standards.
• Maintain patient records and appointments.
• Respond to emergency situations.

Connaissances

Basic office skills

Formation

High School Diploma

Dental assistant program (preferred)

Description du poste

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 seeking a Dental Assistant I (registered) or Dental Assistant II (certified) to join their team of professionals in Orthodontic Dentistry. Knowledge of Orthodontic Dentistry procedures and nomenclature is preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish speaking) is a plus!

Location: 7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77054

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!
  
  

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 residents in the examination and prophylactic, therapeutic and surgical treatment of patients. Works under direct supervision.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Assists in the teaching of dental residents, in the principles of orthodontic dentistry and dental assistant utilization (DAU).
• Provides chair side assistance to residents 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:

• Basic office or computer skills.
• Dental Assistant by Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) required
  
  

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required 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 position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code

• 51.215 and Texas Government Code
• 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code
• 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
• 791.4.
  
  

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.