ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

A.T. Still University (ATSU); Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) on the Mesa campus seeks a non-exempt Float Dental Assistant to support students, residents and faculty in the clinic.

The role emphasizes maintaining supplies, cleanliness of operatories, instrument transport, and assisting during procedures while ensuring safety and infection control. Qualified candidates will hold CPR and X-ray certification, have 2–3 years of dental assisting experience (CDA preferred), and

Qualifications

• Must be CPR and X-ray certified.
• 2–3 years dental assisting experience, CDA preferred.
• At least 1 year EHR software experience.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA standards, aseptic procedures, HIPAA regulations, sterilization, infection control.
• Professional appearance and strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Flexible, able to change assignments with little direction; works well independently and in a group.

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.
• Process biopsies (Oral/Perio Surgery).
• Transport instruments to sterilization and close clinic at day end; manage clinic closure tasks.

Skills

CPR certified

X-ray certified

Dental assisting experience

EHR experience

OSHA and HIPAA knowledge

Teamwork and communication

Education

CDA certification 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.

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.

Requirements

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.