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OMS Dental Assistant(Levels I-III)

It's All Here - Working at Texas A&M
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    Dallas, Texas, United States
  • US
    Dallas, Texas, United States
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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.

  • Dallas, Texas, United States

Languages

  • English
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