"Registered Dental Assistant I"

Extended Job Title

Registered Dental Assistant I

Position Description

Under direct supervision, supports dental care delivery at the TDCJ Middleton Unit 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.

Major/Essential Functions

• Assist dentist or hygienist at chair side.
• Administer Plaque Index test and provides oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Gathers charts, equipment and supplies in a timely manner for use 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 the use 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 the dentist.
• Takes vital signs and records information in record prior to invasive procedures.

Required Qualifications

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.

Additional Details

• Requisition ID: 43258BR
• Travel Required: Up to 25%
• Pay Grade Minimum: 20.39
• Pay Grade Maximum: 26.50
• Pay Basis: Hourly
• Work Location: Abilene
• Department: TDCJ Dental
• Job Type: Full Time
• Shift: Day
• Grant Funded?: No

Pay Statement: 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://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.