About this role
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.
Texas Tech Health El Paso (TTEP) is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
Additionally, this position is not eligible for remote or hybrid opportunities. All work is required to be performed onsite at TTEP.
Major/Essential Functions
- Clinical Orthodontic Excellence: Provide expert four-handed orthodontic assisting during complex procedures such as bonding, banding, and adjustments.
- Diagnostic Records: Capture high-quality diagnostic records following American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) standards, including intraoral scans, digital photography, and radiographic imaging (panoramic, cephalometric, and CBCT).
- Workflow & Records Management: Utilize axiUm Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Dolphin 3D software for virtual treatment planning and patient records management.
- Sterilization & Safety: Maintain strict adherence to infection control, radiation safety, and OSHA protocols, including instrument sterilization and operatory turnover.
- Operational Startup & Mentorship: Assist the Program Director in organizing clinical supplies, ordering expendables (wires, brackets, bands), and calibrating new digital equipment. Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to residents to improve their clinical efficiency.
- Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).
- Remain current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
- 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
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Significant clinical experience in an orthodontic setting.
- Licensure/Certification: Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in the state of Texas and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Software: Demonstrated proficiency with axiUm and Dolphin imaging software.
- Clinical Knowledge: Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization techniques, and dental x-ray examination.
- Administrative: Experience in dental financial counseling or billing.
- Communication: Bilingual (English/Spanish) to serve the diverse border populations of the El Paso region.
- Environment: Familiarity with academic or teaching clinic environments
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
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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 on the Human Resources webpage.