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.
Org Level 7
691007 – Abilene Middleton Unit
Instititution
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Campus
HSC – Correctional Managed Health Care
Major/Essential Functions
• Assist 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.
• Aligns with Values Based Culture.
About Managed Care:
Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website 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
• 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.
Pay Statement
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 website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Jeanne Clery Act
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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Pay Basis
Hourly
Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department
Pay Grade Maximum
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department
Job Type
Full Time
Job Group
Skilled Technicians
Shift
Day
Schedule Details
Will discuss during interview
Travel Required
Up to 25%