Job detail
Dental Assistant I/II - Periodontics & Dental Hygiene - School of Dentistry
UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/17/2026
Location
Houston, Texas
Core responsibilities
The dental assistant will provide chair-Side support to students and faculty during dental treatments and surgical procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining infection control standards, sterilizing instruments, and managing patient records.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a dental assistant certification from the texas state board of dental examiners and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience is not required, though completion of a recognized dental assistant educational program is preferred.
high schoolSterilizationRadiographyRecord keepingInfection controlEmergency responsePatient chartingBasic computer skillsFour-handed dentistryDental assistingChair-side assistance
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Vacation time
- Financial counseling
- Sick time
- Mental health counseling
- Wellness programs
- Pension plan
- Gym membership discounts
- Legal counseling
- Longevity pay