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Pediatric Dental Assistant III at Texas A&M University System | LAYIQ

Direct Patient Care: Performs indirect patient care procedures to include preparing the patient and treatment room for the specific type of appointment. Responds to student and patient inquiries regarding clinical policies and dental procedures not requiring the advice of a dentist. Provides direct chairside assistance to graduate students during the examination and treatment of patients. Utilizes four handed dentistry procedures and anticipates and performs suction and retraction needs without interfering with the vision or access of the student. Monitors of sedated patients.
Environmental Health Standards: Performs disinfection/sterilization of the operatory, instruments, and equipment, according to OSHA and local policy and procedure. Utilizes recommended infection control procedures at all times. Utilizes dental materials and instruments for procedures and ensure the setups are appropriate for the dental procedure performed.
Medical Imaging: Provides radiographic services and assist with oral photography. Operate dental radiographs equipment to take intra oral radiographs. Assist in obtaining pre-treatment and post insertion photographic records to include retraction and mirror positioning. Prepare, mix, and assist in the use of the various materials, following manufacturer guidelines or the instructions of the dentist. Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation  each month
Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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