ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

ATSU Partnership; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ATSU-ASDOH on the Mesa campus is seeking a non-exempt Float Dental Assistant. The role supports students, residents, and faculty in the surgery department, maintains supply levels, and ensures operatory readiness.

The ideal candidate holds CPR and X-ray certification with 2–3 years of dental assisting experience; CDA preferred, plus EHR experience and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• CPR and X-ray certified.
• 2–3 years dental assisting experience; CDA preferred.
• At least 1 year EHR software experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA, aseptic procedures, HIPAA, sterilization, infection control, and dental materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, residents, and faculty.
• Maintain supply levels and ensure operatory readiness.
• Keep operatories organized and clean in the surgery department.
• Maintain suction lines and DUWL.
• Attend weekly student meetings and participate in staff meetings.
• Close clinic operations, transport instruments for sterilization, and shut down equipment.
• Process biopsies (oral/perio surgery) as needed.
• Provide feedback on supply usage and cost savings.

Skills

CPR certification

X-ray certification

Dental assisting experience

EHR experience

OSHA & HIPAA knowledge

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

CDA preferred

Tools

EHR software

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.