Registered Dental Assistant I

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  • Lubbock, Texas
  • Aug 31, 2024
Full Time Public Health

Job Description

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Registered Dental Assistant I
Pampa
38675BR

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.

Major/Essential Functions
  • Gathers equipment and supplies in a timely manner for use during dental appointments.
  • Assists dentist or hygienist at chair side. Completes vital signs. Sets up for procedures.
  • Exposes and develops dental radiographs as ordered by the treating professional.
  • Maintain count on instruments, sharps and flammable liquids.
  • Infection Control. Cleans processor and sterilizer. Cleans and disinfects dental chairs, trays and all equipment.
  • Charting. Charts require documentation for each offender seen/treated in clinic.
  • Assists with daily clinic duties. Assists with clerical duties as needed, to include, register/discharge patients, create/close reminders as appropriate. Schedule appointments 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, etc.
  • Assists with the completion of all dental monthly reports for Jordan and Baten Units
  • Assists with scanning of all required documentation.
  • Completes dental chart reviews on newly assigned offenders for both Jordan and Baten units for active treatment plans and dental levels of care assignments.

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 perspectives 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


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.

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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.


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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