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Dental Assistant
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX (In Person)
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Dental Assistant44216BR44216BRPosition DescriptionThis position is responsible for performing skilled tasks assisting the professional dental staff. Responsible for providing skilled assistance in routine and complex cases to the professional dental staff in the examination and prophylactic, therapeutic and surgical treatment of patients. Work is performed under supervision of professional dental staff. Work is performed in usual clinic conditions; requires contact with patients.
Major/Essential FunctionsAssist 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 electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Answers routine questions and refers others to the dentist.
Takes vital signs and records information in record prior to invasive procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Applicants will be considered for either a Dental Assistant or a Registered Dental Assistant position based on Licensure.
Required QualificationsA minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=910452All 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.
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.
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Major/Essential FunctionsAssist 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 electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Answers routine questions and refers others to the dentist.
Takes vital signs and records information in record prior to invasive procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Applicants will be considered for either a Dental Assistant or a Registered Dental Assistant position based on Licensure.
Required QualificationsA minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=910452All 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.
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.
Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-00a7ed667a35a0458736fdc0a5b2ce40