ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

A.T. Still University; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverages

Benefits begin after hire date

Job summary

ATSU-ASDOH on the Mesa campus is seeking a non-exempt Float Dental Assistant for a full-time role. The position requires CPR and X-ray certification, 2–3 years of dental assisting experience (CDA preferred), and at least one year of EHR software experience.

You will support students, residents, and faculty while maintaining supplies and operatory cleanliness. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, professional in appearance, and capable of adapting to changing assignments.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR and X-Ray certified.
• 2-3 years dental assisting experience; CDA preferred.
• At least one year EHR software experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, aseptic procedures, HIPAA regulations, sterilization, infection control and dental supplies.
• Professional appearance with strong communication, facilitation and organizational skills.
• Flexible and able to handle changing assignments.
• Ability to work well independently and in a group.

Responsibilities

• Assist students/residents and/or faculty.
• Maintain supply levels.
• Keep operatories organized and clean in the surgery department.
• Maintain suction lines and DUWL.
• Attend weekly meetings with students.
• Close clinic operations as assigned (instruments, computer shutdown, blinds, N2O control, etc.).
• Process biopsies (Oral/Perio Surgery).
• Participate in staff and departmental meetings.
• Provide feedback on supply usage and cost savings.

Skills

CPR certification

X-ray certification

Dental assisting experience

EHR software experience

OSHA knowledge

HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

flexibility

team/work independently

Education

CDA preferred

Job description

Description

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking an non-exempt Float Dental Assistant on the Mesa, Arizona campus.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking an non-exempt Float Dental Assistant on the Mesa, Arizona campus.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist students/residents and/or faculty.
• Maintain supply levels.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of operatories used in the surgery department.
• Maintain suction Lines and DUWL.
• Weekly meetings with students.
• Responsible for clinic department closure i.e: transport instruments to sterilization, computer/monitor shutdown, close vertical blinds, turn N2O off, Organize operatories, etc. as assigned/necessary.
• Process biopsies (Oral/Perio Surgery).
• Participate in staff meetings and other departmental meetings.
• Provide feedback on supply usage and possible cost savings measures.
• Continuing education course attendance.
• CPR certification course to maintain current CPR certification.

Skills & Experience

• Must be CPR and X-Ray certified.
• Must have 2-3 years previous dental assisting experience, CDA preferred.
• At least one year electronic healthcare records (EHR) software experience.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA standards, aseptic procedures, HIPAA regulations, sterilization, infection control, and all dental procedures and supplies.
• Professional appearance and strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills a must.
• Must be flexible, able to change assignments with little direction.
• Must work well independently and in a group environment.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.