Surgical Assistant

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What we believe

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research, and team-based health care delivery.

A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education.

What we want

The College of Dentistry is looking for a Surgical Assistant to serve as a member of the Periodontics team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of surgical assisting experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

Job Summary: Provides the technical and administrative skills required in assisting dental faculty and residents in the care of dental patients. Responsibilities include performing a variety of tasks to assist faculty and residents in giving therapeutic, surgical and basic life support treatment to dental patients.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School graduation or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  

Required Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Registered Dental Assistant in Texas. CPR certified.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities

Responsibilities:

• Receives and seats patients.
• Coordinates doctor and clinic schedules with patient records
• Prepares patients and assists during dental surgery. Assists with monitoring sedated patients.
• Provides patient information to families to include post operative care instructions
• Records pertinent clinic data including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature and diagnostic aids
• Packages tissue and biopsy specimens and sends to pathology laboratory.-Changes dressings, cleans wounds or surgical sites and removes sutures.
• Maintains active inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Takes routine oral radiographs
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.