Dental Assistant

Under direct supervision, supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials. Provides assistance to faculty, residents and students in respective clinic. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

1. Sets up treatment rooms for planned procedures including trays, instruments, materials and supplies; cleans and wraps chairs before and after appointments in preparation for next patient. 
2. Takes and develops digital x-rays, assist with oral examinations and patient charting. 
3. Receives and prepares patients for dental treatment including taking vitals. 
4. Passes instruments and materials and performs routine procedures. 
5. Manages and schedules patient appointments; maintains an active inventory of equipment and supplies. 
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Must have good hand skills to work in tight quarters on small part of the body, using precise tools and instruments. 
2. Ability to work closely with patients, faculty and students. Must have good listening skills. 
3. Detail oriented with the ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner. 
4. Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently. 
5. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software. 
6. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.

Licenses/Certification:

Registry with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is required (Candidates hired as a Dental Assistant for the first time are not required to have a registered license but shall be required to obtain said license within one (1) year of the date of completion on certificate.