ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

A.T. Still University; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Benefits start the first month after 


Job summary

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant (Float) on the Mesa, Arizona campus to assist students, residents, and faculty.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies and cleanliness of operatories, processing biopsies, and supporting clinic operations, with participation in meetings and continuing education to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have CPR and X-ray certification.
• 2–3 years of dental assisting experience; CDA preferred.
• At least one year of EHR software experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, asepsis, HIPAA, infection control and dental procedures.
• Professional appearance and strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supply levels.
• Keep operatories organized and clean in the surgery department.
• Maintain suction lines and DUWL.
• Attend weekly meetings with students.
• Assist with clinic department closure and instrument transport to sterilization.
• Process biopsies (Oral/Perio Surgery).
• Participate in staff and departmental meetings.
• Provide feedback on supply usage and cost-saving measures.
• Attend continuing education courses and maintain CPR certification.

Skills

CPR certified

X-ray certified

Dental assisting experience

EHR experience

OSHA/HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Flexible/adaptable

Teamwork

Job description

Description

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Dental Assistant (Float) on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position will assist students, residents, and/or faculty.

Job Type

Full-time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain supply levels.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the 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-saving measures.
• Continuing education course attendance.
• CPR certification course to maintain current CPR certification.

Requirements

• CPR and X-Ray certified.
• Must have 2-3 years of previous dental assisting experience, CDA preferred.
• At least one year of 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 are a must.
• Must be flexible, able to change assignments with little direction.
• Must work well independently and in a group environment.

Benefits

• 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.

A.T. 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.