Registered Dental Assistant I
About The Position
Under direct supervision, the Registered Dental Assistant I supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials. The role assists faculty, residents, and students in the clinic in accordance with the state Dental Practice Act. It provides four-handed orthodontic assistance during procedures including bonding, banding, and adjustments, and captures diagnostic records to American Board of Orthodontics standards, including intraoral scans, digital photographs, and panoramic, cephalometric, and CBCT radiographic images. The position uses axiUm Electronic Health Record and Dolphin 3D software for virtual treatment planning and patient-record management. The assistant maintains a safe and clean environment by following infection-control, radiation-safety, and OSHA procedures, including instrument sterilization and operatory turnover. The role also assists the Program Director with organizing clinical supplies, ordering expendables, and calibrating new digital equipment, and provides clinical guidance and mentorship to residents. The employee must follow applicable institutional policies and procedures, remain current on required licensure, certifications, compliance, and training, and demonstrate Texas Tech Health El Paso’s values of Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork. Other duties may be assigned. The position is performed onsite at Texas Tech Health El Paso and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. The institution is not considering applicants who require employment-visa sponsorship, including applicants with H1B visas or current student or postgraduate visas.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of related experience or completion of an approved dental assistant course.
- Dental Assistant registry with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
- Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in Texas.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Significant clinical experience in an orthodontic setting.
- Demonstrated proficiency with axiUm and Dolphin imaging software.
- Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization techniques, and dental x-ray examination.
- Experience in dental financial counseling or billing.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
- Familiarity with academic or teaching clinic environments.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials to support dental care delivery.
- Assist faculty, residents, and students in the clinic in accordance with the state Dental Practice Act.
- Provide four-handed orthodontic assistance during procedures such as bonding, banding, and adjustments.
- Capture diagnostic records according to American Board of Orthodontics standards, including intraoral scans, digital photography, and panoramic, cephalometric, and CBCT imaging.
- Use axiUm EHR and Dolphin 3D software for virtual treatment planning and patient-record management.
- Follow infection-control, radiation-safety, and OSHA protocols, including instrument sterilization and operatory turnover.
- Assist the Program Director with organizing clinical supplies, ordering expendables, and calibrating new digital equipment.
- Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to residents to improve clinical efficiency.
- Follow applicable institutional policies, procedures, and practices.
- Maintain required licensure, certifications, compliance, and training.
- Demonstrate and promote Texas Tech Health El Paso’s stated values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
