Dental Assistant I/II - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – School of Dentistry

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 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is seeking a motivated and patient-focused Dental Assistant I/II to join our dynamic team of faculty, residents, and healthcare professionals. The Dental Assistant will provide chairside assistance to faculty and residents during a wide range of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures performed under various levels of anesthesia, including local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and/or moderate IV sedation.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms and surgical instrumentation, escorting and rooming patients, obtaining diagnostic imaging (including CBCT, panoramic, and periapical radiographs), supporting patient care before and after procedures, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Additional responsibilities include managing patient communications by responding to phone calls and patient portal messages in a timely and professional manner, coordinating patient care activities, and assisting with other clinical and administrative duties as needed.

The ideal candidate is a team-oriented professional with strong organizational and communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment. Experience with Epic electronic health records is highly preferred.

Location: 6560 Fannin St, Suite 1900, 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%25 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.
• Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• 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.

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Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.