ASDOH - Ortho Dental Assistant

A T Still University of Health Sciences; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health on the Mesa campus is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant (Orthodontics). The role supports residents as a chairside assistant in four-handed care and works with patients.

Duties include inputting charting in Dolphin, taking diagnostic images, maintaining clinic cleanliness, and assisting with clerical tasks. Requirements include DA and X-Ray certificates, four-handed assisting, and proficiency with Dolphin software.

Qualifications

• DA and X-Ray certificates required.
• Four-handed dental assisting skills.
• Ability to take clear diagnostic images and photographs.
• Sterilization, OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards/regulations.
• Proficient with Dolphin software.
• Dental back office experience.
• Digital x-ray, infection control, demonstrated knowledge of computer systems/software.

Responsibilities

• Be the chairside assistant for residents, performing four-handed assisting.
• Input charting and notes in Dolphin, and acquire CBCT x-rays.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the Orthodontic unit and clinic.
• Attend on-site and off-site meetings as assigned.
• Scanning patient documents, stocking, cleaning units, and clinic areas.
• Provide clerical support and assist with administrative tasks.

Skills

Four-handed dental assisting

Dental back office experience

Digital X-ray

Sterilization & infection control

Dolphin software

Dental imaging

Education

DA certificate

X-Ray certificate

Tools

Dolphin 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 for Orthodontics on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position will provide support as a chairside assistant to assigned residents, performing daily four-handed assisting duties and working solo with patients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Input charting and notes in Dolphin, and acquire CBCT x-rays.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the Orthodontic unit and clinic.
• Independently complete daily and weekly assigned maintenance tasks for your monthly assignment, the lab, and the clinic.
• Attend monthly on-site meetings and off-site meetings as assigned.
• Scanning patient documents, stocking, cleaning units, and clinic areas.
• Place maintenance request emails for broken items.
• Provide feedback on supply usage.
• Continuing education course attendance.
• Cleaning the kitchen area.
• Assisting with clerical work as needed (Dolphin status clean up, scanning, etc).

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• DA and X-Ray certificates required.
• Four-handed dental assisting skills.
• Ability to take clear, diagnostic images and photographs.
• Sterilization, OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards/regulations.
• Proficient with Dolphin software.
• Dental back office experience.
• Digital x-ray, infection control, demonstrated knowledge of computer systems/software.

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.