Dental Assistant II

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuities well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Essential Job Functions:

shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Coordinate care with other departments and the dental staff.

Maintain cleanliness of the dental clinic.

Prepare treatment area. Assemble instruments and materials.

Assist in positioning the individual. Assist the dental staff with instrumentation, medication, and management of patients during treatment. May place or remove temporary plastic strips, temporary nonmetallic separating devices, crowns, bands and retaining devices, rubber dams, and temporary fillings during treatment, as allowed by regulations.

Remove sutures, socket dressings, periodontal packs and apply topical dressings. Take and post digital x-rays. Take impressions.

Pour and trim models. Make baseplates and rims.

Instruct the individual, staff or guardian on patient treatment, postoperative care, oral hygiene, or medication, as appropriate.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of Blood Borne Pathogen Precautions, rules, and regulations related to body fluids and Biomedical Waste handling.

Ability to appropriately apply restraints as outlined in the individual's served Annual Rights Assessment completed by the Interdisciplinary Team and/or appropriately signed consents to prevent unintentional injury to the individual or staff during dental procedures.

Knowledge and skill in the use of available adaptive aides which are used to provide dental care to persons with mental, physical, or behavioral challenges.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

Licensed as a Dental Assistant by the State of Texas. Initial Selection Criteria:

Initial Criteria:

TX Dental Assistant License

Dental Assisting Experience

Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities.

Males between the ages of 18 - 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. MOS Code:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include: 68F/L, 65A/B, HN, 230X, HS, 42BX. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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