Dental Assistant I/II - School of Dentistry
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join UTHealth Houston as a Dental Assistant I/II – School of Dentistry in Texas, United States. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.
Benefits & Compensation
- 37 days PTO.
- Pension plan offered.
- 100% Paid Medical Premiums
- Generous Time Off (37-38 days/year)
- Longevity Pay
- Free Financial and Legal Counseling
- Free Mental Health Counseling
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Employee Discounts
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UTHealth Houston as a Dental Assistant I/II – School of Dentistry.
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine tasks assisting dental staff and students in patient examinations and treatments. Maintain sterile environments, prepare equipment, and provide chair-side assistance during procedures.
Requirements
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Dental Assistant certification by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. Completion of a recognized dental assistant educational program is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Assisting Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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