ASDOH - Sterilization/Dental Assistant (Float)

Sky Pediatric Dentistry; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A.T. Still University is seeking a full-time Sterilization/Dental Assistant for its Arizona campus. Responsibilities include sterilizing equipment, maintaining inventory, and assisting faculty and students in patient care. The role requires effective communication, flexibility, and a professional attitude.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 6-12 months of experience chair-side assisting live patients.
• Must maintain a professional attitude at all times.

Responsibilities

• Complete all equipment sterilization on a daily basis.
• Maintain dental equipment inventory and supply control system.
• Assist students and faculty while treating live patients.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Infection Control

HIPAA training

CPR training

Basic computer skills

Flexibility

Organization

Education

Dental Assistant and X-ray Certificate

Tools

Axium

Dentrix

Steam autoclaves

Dishwashers

Handpiece maintenance system

Ultrasonic cleaner

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complete all equipment sterilization on a daily basis.
• Maintain dental equipment inventory and supply control system as needed.
• Dispense and receive dental instruments to/from faculty, staff, and students.
• Deliver and pick up sterilization carts from the Comprehensive Care Units.
• Practice proper PPE safety consistently.
• General administrative duties as assigned.
• Assisting students and faculty while treating live patients.
• Ensuring the dental unit is stocked with supplies as determined by the Dental Assistant Supervisor and/or CCU Director.
• Maintain suction lines, traps, and DUWL.
• Inventory, Weekly Spore Tests, and any other sterilization duties as assigned.
• ASDOH Dental Clinic and patient treatment.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Skills & Experience:

• Dental Assistant and X-ray Certificate required.
• 6-12 Months of experience chair-side assisting live patients.
• Infection Control, HIPAA, and CPR training are required.
• Axium or Dentrix experience preferred.
• Experience with Steam autoclaves, Dishwashers, Handpiece maintenance system, Ultrasonic cleaner.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and phone).
• Must be flexible and organized, able to change assignments with little direction.
• Must work well independently and in a group environment.
• Must maintain a professional attitude at all times.

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.