Dental Assistant I/II - School of Dentistry – Endodontics

UTHealth Houston • Full-time • Houston, Texas, United States • $102.36k - $191.08k / year • 3m ago

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 hiring for a Dental Assistant I/II to join their team of professionals in the department of Endodontics. The DA will be responsible for performing all duties required for four-handed chairside dentistry; performing infection control sterilization and instrument sterilization according to CDC guidelines; taking CBCTs/Dental Radiographs; fully stocking & maintaining inventory; and more. CPR/BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is preferred. Experience working within an Endodontics clinical setting is a plus!

Location: 7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77030

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

Position Key Accountabilities:

Assists 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).

Provides chair side assistance to students 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

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) by Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) required

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.
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 job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

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.