Dental Assistant III
About The Position
A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. The College of Dentistry is looking for an Dental Assistant III to serve in the department of Oral Surgery. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Four years of experience as a registered dental assistant in a private practice, clinic, or dental training program.
- Must have some experience with dental implant procedures.
- CPR certified.
- Registered Dental Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- DAANCE certification
- Experience with IV sedation
- Previous Oral Surgery Experience
- Experience working in high volume educational institute
Responsibilities
- Performs indirect patient care procedures to include preparing the patient and treatment room for the specific type of appointment.
- Responds to student and patient inquiries regarding clinical policies and dental procedures not requiring the advice of a dentist.
- Provides direct chairside assistance to graduate students during the examination and treatment of patients.
- Four handed dentistry procedures are utilized, and suction and retraction needs are anticipated and performed without interfering with the vision or access of the student.
- Performs disinfection/sterilization including handling of bloodborne pathogens in the operatory, instruments and equipment according to OSHA and local policy and procedure.
- Utilizes recommended infection control procedures at all times.
- Utilizes dental materials and instruments for procedures and ensure the setups are appropriate for the dental procedure performed.
- Provides radiographic services and assist with oral photography.
- Operate dental radiographs equipment to take intra oral radiographs.
- Assist in obtaining pre-treatment and post insertion photographic records to include retraction and mirror positioning.
- Prepare, mix and assist in the use of the various materials, following manufacturer guidelines or the instructions of the dentist.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
