Registered Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

OMS Dental Assistant (Levels I-III)Texas A&M University Health Science CenterOral SurgeryCompensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.Dental Assistant I: starting at $17.78/hourDental Assistant II: starting at $19.56/hourDental Assistant III: starting at $21.51/hourWork Schedule/Location: Located in Dallas, TX, this an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm.Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.Required Education and ExperienceDental Assistant I: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.Dental Assistant II: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience AND 2 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.Dental Assistant III: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience AND 4 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.Required Licenses and Certifications - FOR ALL LEVELS:CPR certified.Registered Dental Assistant.Preferred QualificationsDAANCE certificationExperience with IV sedationPrevious Oral Surgery ExperienceExperience working in high volume educational instituteResponsibilitiesDirect Patient CarePerforms 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.Environmental Health StandardsPerforms 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.Medical ImagingProvides 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.Why Texas A&M University?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 premiums12-15 days of annual paid holidaysUp to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each monthAutomatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of TexasHealth and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release timeProfessional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and moreEducational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employeeLiving Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employeesInstructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.