ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ATSU-ASDOH in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Float Dental Assistant for a full-time, non-exempt position. You will support students, residents, and faculty across operatories, maintain supplies, and help ensure smooth clinic operations.

Needed are CPR and X-ray certifications, 2-3 years of dental assisting experience (CDA preferred), and experience with electronic health records, plus strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR and X-Ray certified.
• 2-3 years dental assisting experience; CDA preferred.
• At least 1 year EHR software experience.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA standards, aseptic procedures, HIPAA.
• Professional appearance and strong communication and organizational skills.
• Flexible and able to change assignments with little direction.
• Works well independently and in a group environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, residents and/or faculty in the clinic.
• Maintain supply levels and assist with inventory.
• Keep operatories clean and organized in surgery department.
• Maintain suction lines and DUWL.
• Attend weekly meetings with students.
• Close clinic operations: transport instruments to sterilization, shutdown, organize operatories.
• Process biopsies (Oral/Perio Surgery).
• Participate in staff and departmental meetings.
• Provide feedback on supply usage and potential cost savings.
• Attend continuing education courses and maintain CPR certification.

Skills

CPR certification

X-ray certification

Dental assisting experience

EHR experience

OSHA & infection control

Communication & organization

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

CDA preferred

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 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.

• ATS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more.

For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.