Dental Assistant Jobs

Major/Essential Functions
Gathers equipment and supplies in a timely manner for use during dental appointments.
Exposes and develops dental radiographs as ordered by the treating professional.
Maintain count on instruments and sharps.
Assists dentist or hygienist at chair side, completes vital signs, and sets up for procedures.
Infection Control-cleans processor and sterilizer; Cleans and disinfects dental chairs, tray and all equipment used.
Charting- Charts require documentation for each inmate. Transcribes chart entries for dentist when requested or required.
Assists with daily clinic duties. Assist with clerical duties to include but not limited to, register/discharge patients, create/close reminders, create daily clinic schedules and lay-ins. Enter data in PTM module daily.
Collect dental sick call requests. Assure they are date/time stamped and initialed when received. Then assist dental hygienist with answering dental sick call requests to include but not limited to, scanning, creating reminders, schedule, etc.
Assists with the completion of all Dental monthly reports for Jordan and Baten Units.
Assist with scanning of all required documentation.
About Managed Care:
Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has been providing clinical and operational support to correctional facilities throughout West Texas and other regional areas. We serve approximately 30,000 patients utilizing a broad range of comprehensive medical and health services. TTUHSC Managed Care strives to positively impact the lives of our patients, to include many who had no previous access to quality health care. Learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care HERE
This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC:
ONE TEAM unite and include diverse perspective to achieve our mission
KINDHEARTED exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude.
INTEGRITY be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
VISIONARY nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
BEYOND SERVICE create and deliver positive defining moments
Take care of yourself and your family. Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas:
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Training provided
Continuing Education
Loan Forgiveness Program
Retiree Insurance
Paid Leave
Leadership Program
State Pension
Occasional Duties
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
+Education: + A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
Dental Assistant registry with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners required,.
Required Attachments
Professional License or Certification
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 on the Human Resources webpage.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.
Pay Basis
Hourly
Pay Grade Minimum
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected
Pay Grade Maximum
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected
Grant Funded?
No
Job Type
Full Time
Job Group
Skilled Technicians
Shift
Day
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Air Force Specialty Code
4Y0X1, 4Y0X2
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
68E
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
HM