ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

ATSU Partnership; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) in Mesa, AZ is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Dental Assistant (Float) to support students, residents and faculty across clinics.

Responsibilities include maintaining supply levels, keeping operatories clean in the surgery department, handling suction lines and DUWL, and coordinating with students during weekly meetings. CPR and X-ray certification, and EHR experience are required along with OSHA/HIPAA knowledge.

Qualifications

• CPR and X-Ray certification required.
• 2-3 years of dental assisting experience; CDA preferred.
• At least one year of electronic health records (EHR) software experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, aseptic procedures, HIPAA regulations, sterilization, infection control, and dental supplies.
• Professional appearance and strong communication, facilitation and organizational skills are required.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing assignments.
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supply levels.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of operatories in the surgery department.
• Maintain suction lines and DUWL.
• Weekly meetings with students.
• Close clinic department operations including transport to sterilization and shutdown tasks.
• Process biopsies (Oral/Perio Surgery).
• Participate in staff and departmental meetings.
• Provide feedback on supply usage and cost-saving measures.
• Attend continuing education courses.
• Maintain current CPR certification.

Skills

CPR certification

X-ray certification

2-3 years dental assisting

strong communication

organizational skills

flexible

works well independently

team work

Education

CDA preferred

Tools

EHR software

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.

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.

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.