ASDOH - Dental Assistant, Pediatric Clinic

Ascension St Vincent; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including med/d

Dental, vision coverage

Job summary

ATSU-ASDOH in Mesa, AZ, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support pediatric clinic operations. Responsibilities include chairside assistance for students and faculty, maintaining supplies and cleanliness of operatories, and ensuring proper sterilization and infection control.

The role requires CPR and X-ray certification, 2–3 years of experience, and proficiency with EHR systems. Candidates should be adaptable, able to work independently or in teams, and willing to participate in

Qualifications

• Must be CPR and X-ray certified.
• 2–3 years of dental assisting experience; CDA preferred.
• At least one year of experience with electronic health records.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, aseptic procedures, HIPAA, sterilization, and infection control.
• Professional appearance and strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing assignments; works well independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and faculty chairside.
• Maintain supply levels and organize operatories.
• Support sterilization processes and DUWL upkeep.
• Participate in staff and departmental meetings.
• Provide feedback on supply usage and cost-saving opportunities.
• Attend continuing education and maintain CPR certification.

Skills

CPR certification

X-ray certification

Dental assisting experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Teamwork and independence

HIPAA knowledge

Infection control

Aseptic procedures

Education

CDA preferred

Tools

EHR software

Job description

ASDOH - Dental Assistant, Pediatric 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.