RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

Under direct supervision, the dental assistant supports the delivery of dental care by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials. This role involves assisting faculty, residents, and students within the clinic. Key responsibilities include setting up treatment rooms for scheduled procedures with the necessary trays, instruments, materials, and supplies, as well as taking and developing digital X-rays and assisting with oral examinations and patient charting.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and receive patients for dental treatment, including taking vital signs.

- Pass instruments and materials and perform routine procedures.

- Maintain an active inventory of equipment and supplies.

- Demonstrate the ability to monitor multiple important and complex projects simultaneously.

- Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes or other email software effectively.

- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including the preparation of memorandums, letters, and official correspondence.

- Registry with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is required. Candidates hired as a Dental Assistant for the first time are not required to have a registered license but must obtain it within one year of their date of hire.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio provides an excellent benefits package for its employees:

- Medical: Employees receive free UT SELECT Medical insurance, administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Discounts on copays and coinsurance are available when using UT Health Physicians, a network of over 800 premier doctors, including more than 100 specialists.

- Dental: Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, including two PPOs and one dental HMO plan.

- Retirement: Employees can choose between the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit plan with matching contributions from UT Health, while the ORP is available to eligible faculty and staff. Additional voluntary retirement programs are offered to invest pre-tax or after-tax dollars with five quality retirement plan providers.

- Extended Illness Bank: Employees accrue 8 hours (1 day) per month, which can be utilized for illness or injury after taking one day of Paid Time Off.

- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) of paid leave is available to care for a spouse, child, or parent after six months of consecutive employment.

- Holidays: Employees enjoy 12 paid holidays each year.

- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Employees can enroll in FSAs to set aside pre-tax earnings for qualifying dependent daycare or out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to promoting and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.