Dental Assistant

Job Title

Dental Assistant

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Perform skilled tasks assisting professional dental staff. Provide skilled assistance in routine and complex cases to dental staff in examinations, prophylactic, therapeutic, and surgical treatment of patients. Work under supervision of professional dental staff.

• Assist dentist or hygienist at chair side.
• Administer Plaque Index test and provide oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Gather charts, equipment and supplies in a timely manner for use during dental appointments.
• Practice infection control procedures according to policy guidelines.
• Expose and develop dental x-rays; proficient with EVAsoft Dental Imaging Software.
• Count instruments and sharps and maintain logs of use.
• Document information into dental record of care; assist with typing of the doctor’s patient treatment notes for inclusion into the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Answer routine questions and refer others to the dentist.
• Takes vital signs and records information in record prior to invasive procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Aligns with Values Based Culture.

Education:

A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:
After 180 days of employment, employee shall obtain Registered Dental Assistant license.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.