Dental Assistant I/II - School of Dentistry

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 55m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Dental Assistant I/II – School of Dentistry in Houston, 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.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Dental Assistant I/II – School of Dentistry.

Key Responsibilities

Perform routine tasks assisting dental staff and students in patient examinations and various dental treatments. Maintain sterile environments, prepare equipment, and manage patient records while providing chair-side assistance.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Dental Assistant certification from 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

Four-handed dentistryInfection controlDental assistingPatient records managementSterilizationEmergency responseComputer skillsOffice administrationClinical support

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.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Dental Assisting roles.

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

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About UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

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Houston, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% paid medical premiums
Generous time off (37-38 days/year)
Longevity Pay
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling
Gym membership discounts
Employee discounts