FutureCare Health
Dental Assistant I - School of Dentistry
FutureCare Health, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Dental Assistant I - School of Dentistry
Position Summary: Perform routine tasks assisting the professional dental staff and students in the examination and prophylactic, therapeutic and surgical treatment of patients. Works under direct supervision.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. UTHealth Houston's School of Dentistry is hiring for a Dental Assistant I to join their team of professionals. The DA I will be responsible for assisting residents/students with dental treatment, taking X-rays and CBCTs, setting up surgeries, infection control, cleaning and fully stocking operatories, and more. RDA from the State Board of Dental Examiners is required. CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is highly preferred.
Location: 7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77054
Responsibilities
Assist in the teaching of dental students, dental assisting students, and dental hygiene students in the principles of four-handed dentistry and dental assistant utilization (DAU).
Provide chair side assistance to students and faculty.
Maintain sterile conditions and prepare equipment, instruments, and supplies within the working area.
Maintain infection control standards.
Maintain records of patients seen, procedures performed, materials used, and appointments.
Respond to emergency situations as needed.
Perform 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.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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 research or access to critical infrastructure, the ability to maintain security or integrity is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue employment in that position.
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/.
Note Residency and veteran information provided for completeness; please refer to official postings for current requirements.
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What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. UTHealth Houston's School of Dentistry is hiring for a Dental Assistant I to join their team of professionals. The DA I will be responsible for assisting residents/students with dental treatment, taking X-rays and CBCTs, setting up surgeries, infection control, cleaning and fully stocking operatories, and more. RDA from the State Board of Dental Examiners is required. CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is highly preferred.
Location: 7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77054
Responsibilities
Assist in the teaching of dental students, dental assisting students, and dental hygiene students in the principles of four-handed dentistry and dental assistant utilization (DAU).
Provide chair side assistance to students and faculty.
Maintain sterile conditions and prepare equipment, instruments, and supplies within the working area.
Maintain infection control standards.
Maintain records of patients seen, procedures performed, materials used, and appointments.
Respond to emergency situations as needed.
Perform 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.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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 research or access to critical infrastructure, the ability to maintain security or integrity is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue employment in that position.
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/.
Note Residency and veteran information provided for completeness; please refer to official postings for current requirements.
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