Registered Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

OMS Dental Assistant (Levels I-III)

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Oral Surgery

Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.

• Dental Assistant I: starting at $17.78/hour
• Dental Assistant II: starting at $19.56/hour
• Dental Assistant III: starting at $21.51/hour

Work 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 Experience

• Dental 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 Qualifications

• DAANCE certification
• Experience with IV sedation
• Previous Oral Surgery Experience
• Experience working in high volume educational institute

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care
• 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.
• Environmental Health Standards
• 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.
• Medical Imaging
• 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.

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 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

Instructions 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.