Registered Dental Assistant I at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso · El Paso, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in El Paso
Position Description
Under direct supervision, supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials. Provides assistance to faculty, residents and students in respective clinic in accordance with the state Dental Practice Act. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions
- Prepare and maintain dental instruments, materials and equipment
- Collect and record patient health histories (dental and medical) and record information for dentist’s reference prior to examination
- Take and process x-rays
- Assist dentist chair-side by organizing and preparing instruments for dentist’s use and assisting as needed during procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials
- Follow through with post-visit duties
- Utilize the requisite tools, systems, technology and equipment in the collection of patient data, records management and collections
- Responsible for the orderly appearance of the dental/hygiene operatories
- Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies are on hand to perform the necessary treatment procedures
- Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position
- Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.)
- Personally demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Grant Funded?
No
Minimum Hire Rate
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected
Pay Basis
Hourly
Work Location
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of names of teeth and tooth surfaces
- Knowledge of chart examination and treatment information knowledge of common dental instruments, equipment and materials and their use
- Knowledge of dental hygiene and prophylaxis
- Knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures of effective sterilization
- Application of some knowledge of the techniques of dental x-ray examination
- Application of some knowledge of the principles of modern dental record keeping
- Application of some knowledge of office practices and procedures
- Collect data and information
Campus
HSC - El Paso
Department
Woody L. Hunt SDM Admin ELP
Required Attachments
Resume / CV, Transcript
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
Job Group
Information and Records Clerks
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Required Qualifications
- High School or equivalent
- One (1) year of related experience or completion of an approved dental assistant course is required
- Dental Assistant registry with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx
