UTHealth Houston · 2 months ago
Dental Assistant I - School of Dentistry
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education and patient care. The Dental Assistant I will assist residents/students with dental treatment, manage infection control, and maintain records while working under direct supervision.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Assists in the teaching of dental students, dental assisting students, and dental hygiene students in the principles of four-handed dentistry and dental assistant utilization (DAU)
Provides chair side assistance to students and faculty
Maintains sterile, and prepares equipment, instruments, and supplies within working area
Maintains infection control standards
Maintains records of patients seen, procedures performed, materials used, and appointments
Must be able to respond to emergency situations
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
RDA from the State Board of Dental Examiners is required
Basic office or computer skills
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Completion of a recognized dental assistant educational program preferred
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Preferred
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is highly preferred
Completion of a recognized dental assistant educational program preferred
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston provides resources for health care education, innovation, and scientific discovery.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (156)
2024 (133)
2023 (83)
2022 (111)
2021 (64)
2020 (64)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Cancer InstituteCDMRP
2024-10-09Grant· $2.5M
2024-10-08Grant· $4.8M
2023-11-09Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Michael Tramonte
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Pifko
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Recent News
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