ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

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

Job summary

A leading university seeks a full-time Dental Assistant (Float) to assist students and faculty at its Mesa campus. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, managing instrument sterilization, and providing feedback on supplies. Ideal candidates will have CPR and X-Ray certification alongside 2-3 years of dental assisting experience, and a collaborative work ethic.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision coverages

Qualifications

• CPR and X-Ray certified.
• 2-3 years of previous dental assisting experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supply levels and cleanliness of the operatories.
• Process biopsies and assist in surgical procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings and provide feedback.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

CDA certification preferred

Tools

Electronic healthcare records (EHR) software

Job description

ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

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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