ASDOH - Dental Assistant, Main Clinic

A T Still University of Health Sciences; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team in Mesa, Arizona. This full-time role involves supporting dental students and faculty chairside, ensuring the clinic runs smoothly, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in dental assisting, be CPR and X-Ray certified, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a chance to contribute to the education of future dental professionals while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. If you're passionate about dental health and education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous dental assisting experience required.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and infection control procedures necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and faculty chairside in clinical settings.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of operatories.

Skills

CPR Certification

X-Ray Certification

Dental Assisting Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of OSHA Standards

Infection Control Procedures

Electronic Health Records Software

Education

CDA Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records Software

Job description

Description

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking a full-time non-exempt Dental Assistant on the Mesa, Arizona campus.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist students and/or faculty chairside.
• Maintain supply levels.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of operatories.
• 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.
• 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.
• Process biopsies (Oral/Perio Surgery).

Requirements

• Must be CPR and X-Ray certified.
• Must have 2-3 years of previous dental assisting experience, CDA preferred.
• At least one year electronic health records 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.
• 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.