ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

A.T. Still University; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) seeks a non-exempt Float Dental Assistant for the Mesa, Arizona campus. The role supports students, residents, and faculty, while maintaining operatories and supplies in the surgery department.

Requires CPR and X-Ray certification with 2–3 years of dental assisting experience; CDA preferred and EHR experience preferred. The position is full-time and benefits-eligible, with opportunities for ongoing education and

Qualifications

• Must be CPR and X-Ray certified.
• 2–3 years dental assisting experience, CDA preferred.
• At least 1 year EHR software experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, aseptic procedures, HIPAA, sterilization, and infection control.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; flexible to changing assignments.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, residents, and faculty.
• Maintain supply levels and cleanliness of operatories.
• Manage suction lines and DUWL.
• Attend weekly student meetings and departmental meetings.
• Transport instruments to sterilization and perform end-of-day closures.
• Process biopsies (oral/perio surgery) and participate in staff meetings.
• Provide feedback on supply usage and cost savings measures.
• Participate in continuing education courses.
• Maintain CPR certification as required.

Skills

CPR certification

X-Ray certification

Dental assisting experience

EHR software experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

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 an non-exempt Float Dental Assistant on the Mesa, Arizona campus.

Job Type

Full-time

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.

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.