ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

A T Still University of Health Sciences; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Job summary

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) on the Mesa campus seeks a full-time Dental Assistant (Float) to support students, residents, and faculty. The role focuses on maintaining operatory cleanliness, patient care support, and collaboration with the dental team.

The candidate should have CPR and X-ray certifications, 2–3 years of dental assisting experience, and familiarity with EHR systems. OSHA/HIPAA knowledge and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• CPR certification and X-ray certification required.
• 2–3 years of dental assisting experience.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) software.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, aseptic procedures, HIPAA regulations, sterilization.
• Professional appearance with strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supply levels and cleanliness of operatories.
• Manage suction lines and DUWL.
• Coordinate weekly meetings with students.
• Close clinic operations and transport instruments to sterilization.
• Process biopsies in oral/perio surgery.
• Participate in staff and departmental meetings.
• Provide feedback on supply usage and cost-saving measures.

Skills

CPR certified

X-ray certified

Dental assisting experience

EHR software

OSHA/HIPAA knowledge

strong communication

Education

CDA certification 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.