Dental Assistant-The Center - Greenspoint

Founded in 2013 by Texas Children's Health Plan, The Center for Children and Women is a NCQA recognized patient and family-centered medical home that provides enrolled Texas Children's Health Plan members the highest quality community-based health care, education, and advocacy. We have two locations at Greenspoint and Southwest Houston.

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Summary:

We are searching for a Dental Assistant The Center Greenspoint- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide dental assistance in the patient care area. You will also ensure that all care provided is developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0-18 years) and adults.

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Requirement:

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children's, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption."

• 4 years' experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• 2 years' experience in a healthcare setting required
• High school diploma or GED
• RDA certification from the Texas Board of Dental Examiners, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, and NOM certification from the Texas Board of Dental Examiners required

Responsibilities:

• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, clean dental carts, and set up instrument trays daily according to the guidelines established
• Take and expose dental X-rays as ordered by the dentist and provide post -operative instructions to parents/patients
• Apply sealants, monitor nitrous, coronal polishing, and application of fluoride
• Participate in hospital quality improvement activities (committees, teams, task forces), offer written or verbal recommendations, and participate in the development of team goals yearly
• Order and stock dental clinic supply as needed and organize the dental treatment room daily
• Attend staff meetings and/or reads minutes 90% of the time to keep abreast of current information
• Attend continuing education workshops, seminars, and in-service
• Review charts and schedule for the next day's clinics to ensure the necessary information is available for the dentist