ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a full-time Dental Assistant (Float) at A.T. Still University's Arizona campus in Mesa, Arizona. Responsibilities include maintaining organization and cleanliness in the surgery department, assisting students, and performing clinical tasks such as processing biopsies.

Applicants should possess 2-3 years of dental assisting experience, CPR and X-Ray certifications, and strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous dental assisting experience is required.
• CPR and X-Ray certification are compulsory.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and infection control is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supply levels and cleanliness in the surgery department.
• Assist in clinic department closure procedures.
• Process biopsies and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

CPR certification

X-Ray certification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of OSHA standards

Infection control

Ability to work independently

Education

2-3 years of dental assisting experience

CDA preferred

Tools

Electronic healthcare records (EHR) software

Job description

ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

Job Type Full-time

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & OralHealth (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.

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.

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.

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