ASDOH - Dental Assistant, Main Clinic

A.T. Still University; Mesa (AZ, MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A.T. Still University's ASDOH in Mesa, AZ, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for the Main Clinic. The role supports students and faculty chairside, maintains operatories, and handles instrument transport and daily shutdown tasks.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of dental assisting experience, CPR and X-ray certification, and familiarity with EHR systems, HIPAA, and infection control. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have CPR and X-ray certification.
• 2-3 years of dental assisting experience, CDA preferred.
• At least 1 year of electronic health records software experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, aseptic procedures, HIPAA regulations, sterilization, infection control.
• Professional appearance with strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Flexible and able to change assignments with little direction.
• Works well independently and in a group.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and/or faculty chairside.
• Maintain supply levels and operatories organization/cleanliness.
• Maintain suction lines and DUWL.
• Participate in staff meetings and departmental meetings.
• Provide feedback on supply usage and cost-saving ideas.
• Process biopsies (Oral/Perio Surgery).

Skills

CPR certification

X-ray certification

Dental assistant experience

CDA preferred

EHR experience

OSHA knowledge

Infection control

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexible

Education

CDA preferred

Dental assisting certificate

Tools

EHR software

Job description

ASDOH - Dental Assistant, Main Clinic

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 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), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.