Registered Dental Assistant I

917133No5625414010.00.006/24/2026Registered Dental Assistant ITexas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso 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.45245BRUp to 25%

• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, materials and equipment.
• Collect and record patient health histories (dental and medical) and record information for dentist's reference prior to examination.
• Take and process x-rays Assist dentist chair-side by organizing and preparing instruments for dentist's use and assisting as needed during procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials.
• Follow through with post-visit duties.
• Utilize the requisite tools, systems, technology and equipment in the collection of patient data, records management and collections.
• Responsible for the orderly appearance of the dental/hygiene operatories.
• Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies are on hand to perform the necessary treatment procedures.
• Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).
• Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value''s leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

No Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selectedHourly El Paso

• Knowledge of names of teeth and tooth surfaces.
• Knowledge of chart examination and treatment information knowledge of common dental instruments, equipment and materials and their use.
• Knowledge of dental hygiene and prophylaxis.
• Knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures of effective sterilization.
• Application of some knowledge of the techniques of dental x-ray examination.
• Application of some knowledge of the principles of modern dental record keeping.
• Application of some knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Collect data and information.

HSC - El Paso Woody L. Hunt SDM Admin ELP Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, TranscriptFull Time 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.Skilled Technicians DayAll qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

• 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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