Dental Assistant II

Texas Children's Careers • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We’re looking for a Dental Assistant II, someone who’s ready to grow with our company. In this position you will provide dental assistance in the patient care area in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0-18 years) and adults as necessary.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• RDA - Registered Dental Assistant by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners required
• BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association required
• NOM CERT - Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Cert by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners required
• 2 years' experience in a health care setting required

Responsibilities

• Assists dentist during examination and treatment of children (and adults as necessary).
• Application of sealants, monitoring of nitrous, coronal polishing and application of fluoride.
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments not sent to Central Sterilization and Processing, cleans dental carts and sets up instrument trays daily according to guidelines established by the hospital.
• Prepares materials and assists dentist during dental procedures on children (and adults as necessary) daily.
• Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of children (and adults as necessary).
• Takes and exposes dental x-rays on children (and adults as necessary) as ordered by dentist.
• Provides post-operative instructions to parents/patients that are provided by the dentist.
• Transports medications as requested, excluding controlled substances, following established medication security guidelines.
• Performs other job-related functions.
• Performs clerical and receptionist duties.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees