ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

A.T. Still University; Missouri; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

A.T. Still University seeks a Float Dental Assistant for its Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. The successful candidate will assist students and faculty, maintain cleanliness of operatories, and participate in clinic department closures.

The role requires CPR and X-Ray certification, along with 2–3 years of dental assisting experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical and dental coverages. For more details, visit atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years previous dental assisting experience required.
• Must be CPR and X-Ray certified.
• Knowledgeable in sterilization and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and faculty during dental procedures.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of operatories.
• Participate in staff meetings and provide feedback on supply usage.

Skills

CPR certification

X-Ray certification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of OSHA standards

Education

CDA preferred

Tools

Electronic Healthcare Records (EHR) software

Job description

ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

Job Type: Full‑time

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking a 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 (e.g., transport instruments to sterilization, computer/monitor shutdown, close vertical blinds, turn N2O off, organize operatories, etc.).
• 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

• 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 are 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, visit atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

To apply, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4214465.