Pediatric Dental Assistant III – Chairside Care Leader

Texas A&M University Health Science Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Dallas seeks a Pediatric Dental Assistant III to join the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and skilled in pediatric clinical settings, capable of working with children and families.

Responsibilities include indirect patient care, chairside assistance, radiographic services, infection control, and room preparation. On-site schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; CPR certified and RDAs encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from a dental assisting program or certificate.
• Registered Dental Assistant credential required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care: prepare patient and treatment room for appointments.
• Provide chairside assistance to graduate students during examinations and treatments.
• Monitor sedated patients.
• Disinfection/sterilization of operatory, instruments, and equipment per OSHA policies.
• Use dental materials and instruments; ensure appropriate setups for procedures.
• Provide radiographic services and assist with oral photography; operate radiographic equipment.
• Assist in obtaining pre/post-treatment photographic records and prepare materials as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

High attention to detail

Excellent communication

Ability to work with children

Four-handed dentistry

Infection control procedures

Operate dental radiographic equipment

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from dental assisting program or certificate

Registered Dental Assistant

Tools

Dental radiographic equipment

Job description

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Dallas seeks a Pediatric Dental Assistant III to join the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and skilled in pediatric clinical settings, capable of working with children and families.

Responsibilities include indirect patient care, chairside assistance, radiographic services, infection control, and room preparation. On-site schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; CPR certified and RDAs encouraged to apply.