ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

A.T. Still University; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Arizona is looking for a full-time Dental Assistant (Float) to support students and faculty at its dental school. The role includes maintaining clinic supplies, assisting in patient procedures, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates are CPR and X-Ray certified with a few years in dental assisting, bringing strong organizational skills and flexibility to the workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages

Qualifications

• Must have 2-3 years of previous dental assisting experience.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA standards, HIPAA regulations, and infection control.
• Professional appearance and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supply levels and organization of operatories.
• Process biopsies and assist in clinic closure duties.
• Participate in staff and departmental meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Education

CPR certification

X-Ray certification

Dental Assisting Certification (CDA preferred)

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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.

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Job Type

Full-time

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. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

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  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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