Dental Assistant

University of Miami; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Full Time Dental Assistant to support the UHealth Department of Surgery in Miami. You will assist dentists during procedures, prepare instruments, sterilize equipment, and maintain patient records and treatment notes.

This role requires attention to detail and strong communication with patients about care plans. Responsibilities include seating patients, mixing materials, documenting treatment results, scheduling, and clinic readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in relevant field is required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant dental experience preferred.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in clinical tasks.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Availability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to University values and integrity.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during examinations and procedures.
• Screen patients for dental ailments.
• Seat patients, mix materials, and obtain treatment records.
• Explain procedures and post-treatment care to patients.
• Assist patients with questions and medical history.
• Set up for dental procedures and ensure readiness.
• Sterilize and assemble instruments and equipment.
• Manage appointment scheduling and inventory.

Skills

1 year experience

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Discretion with confidential info

Evenings and weekends availability

Independent / collaborative

Education

Associate degree in relevant field

Job description

Dental Assistant The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Dental Assistant to work in Miami.

Core Job Summary:

The Dental Assistant assists with oral surgery and other procedures, under the direct supervision of a dentist. This employee prepares and arranges needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures, and hands necessary tools and equipment to the dentist and provides assistance during treatment. Furthermore, the Dental Assistant records findings, changes barriers, and sterilizes equipment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of technical duties to assist dentists in the examination and treatment of patients.
• Screens patients for dental ailments.
• Assists in the dental treatment of patients, including seating patients, mixing filling and impression materials, and examining charts and treatment results on patients’ dental records.
• Explains procedures and subsequent treatments needed to patients.
• Assists patients with questions, concerns, and medical history.
• Sets up for dental procedures according to each patient’s treatment.
• Records treatment results on patient’s dental record, instructs patients in the care of teeth and appliances, and provides instructional materials.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and assembles instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Schedules and confirms appointments and requisitions supplies and equipment.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions: Punctuality is a must. Assisting dentists/Surgeons during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs, do not leave the Physician unsupported. Don’t wonder off. Cross coverage, you will support dentist and surgeons at any given time in the day. Proactively and as time permits sterilize the equipment accordingly throughout the day. When there is same day discovery of an unscheduled procedure that needs to be performed immediately, engage the practice manager to discuss fees with patients prior to starting the procedure. Deering and UMH clinic coverage. Shared clerical, inventory, and cleaning‑related tasks among each other. Clinic Preparation to ensure all required supplies are avaible for the day of procedure on a monthly rotation basis formulate supplies orders. Weekly inspection of all medication in the CRASH CART to avoid oversight of expired items. Daily AED test and completion of tracking form Proper handling of ICAT, Panoramic and X‑Ray machine. Weekly inspection of Oxygen levels Stocking the storage room with the items Daily/weekly/as required execution of all clinic inventory tracking sheets. Limit the use of cell phones while patient visit is in progress, in case of emergency have your family member call the office.

Core Qualifications:

• Associate degree in relevant field
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary
• Commitment to the University’s core values
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university‑based health system, provides leading‑edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.

As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub‑specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.

Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care.

We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service.

A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs.

Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.