Registered Dental Assistant

Registered Dental Assistant I Position Description

Under direct supervision, supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials.

Provides assistance to faculty, residents and students in respective clinic in accordance with the State Dental Practice Act.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

45979

Up to 25%

$20.63

• Assist dentist or hygienist at chair side.
• Administer Plaque Index test and provides oral hygieneinstructions to patients.
• Gathers charts, equipment and supplies in a timely manner foruse during dental appointments.
• Practices infection control procedures according to policy guidelines in Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Exposes and develops dental x-rays; will be proficient with theuse of the EVAsoft Dental Imaging Software.
• Counts instruments and sharps and maintains logs of use.
• Documents information into dental record of care; will assist with the typing of the doctor's patient treatment notes for inclusion into the EMR system.
• Answers routine questions and refers others to thedentist.
• Takes vital signs and records information in record prior toinvasive procedures.

No

$20.55

Hourly

Will discuss during interview

Wichita Falls

TDCJ Dental

Full Time

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app
4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Day

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

High School or equivalent. One (1) year of related experience or completion of an approved dental assistant course is required.

Dental Assistant registry with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

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