Dental Assistant

Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Division: Public Health Services Section: Bureau of Oral Health Location: 7037 Capital Street, Houston TX 77011 Workdays & Hours: Monday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. & Tuesday-Friday (7am-4pm)* *Subject to change* Description of Duties / Essential Functions The Houston Health Department has an opportunity for a licensed Dental Assistant to provide basic assistance to the dentist and perform routine clerical work in a dental clinic. Assists dentist and/or dental hygienist with patient preparation and chairside treatment May perform follow-up actions as directed by dentist Sterilizes and maintains instruments and equipment Takes, develops and mounts x-rays Performs routine clerical duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing, ordering supplies and equipment Assists in maintaining overall cleanliness of dental clinic Performs other activities as directed by dentist Provides preventive dental education and postoperative care to patients May be required to work at more than one clinic location Working Conditions The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required. Educational Requirements Requires a high school diploma or GED certificate. Experience Requirements No experience is required. License Requirements Certification: Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Dental Assistant by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. Experience working with children and senior citizens Experience in a public health dental clinic Speaks Spanish Safety Impact Position Yes. If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing. If candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test. Salary Information Pay Grade 9. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Houston,-T