Dental Assistant 1

The University of Toledo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo invites applications for a Dental Assistant 1 at the Resid Prgm-Dentistry. The role supports faculty dentists, dental residents, and staff in operatory and office tasks to ensure efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include seating patients, chairside assistance, taking and developing x-rays, sterilizing instruments, preparing operatory setups, and handling basic clerical duties such as scheduling and records maintenance. Uniform tobacco-free campus policy applies.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental office practices and clinical procedures.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Chairside assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Seat the patient and perform chair-side duties during treatment.
• Take and develop x-rays and assist the dentist or hygienist.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and trays; set up operatory before and cleanup after treatment.
• Handle clerical duties: answer phones, schedule appointments, maintain patient records, and manage supply inventory.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Clinical competency

Life cycle care

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Performance improvement

Education

Dental office experience

Basic Life Support

Job description

Title

Dental Assistant 1

Department Org

Resid Prgm-Dentistry - 107330

Employee Classification

B1 - Classif'd Full Time AFSCMEHSC

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME HSC

Primary Location

HSC C

Shift

1

Start Time

8:30am

End Time

5:00pm

Job Description

Under close supervision from faculty dentists, dental residents orhigher-level dental assistant, performs duties in support of dentaloffice and operatory functions.

Minimum Qualifications

The basic functions of this position are to perform chair-sideduties which include seating the patient, taking and developingx-rays, assist the dentist or dental hygienist by aspirating fluidsand handing instruments during treatment, clean and sterilizeinstruments and trays, set up operatory prior to treatment, andclean up operatory after treatment.

The basic function of this position is to perform clerical dutieswhich includes answering phones, making appointments, maintainingpatient records, and maintaining supply inventory.

Performs other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education / Experience / Licensing

• Experience in dental office practices and procedures and routinechairside assisting. Courses in dental offices practices andclinical procedures may be used in lieu of experience.
• Current Basic Life Support.

Communication and other skills

• Demonstrates clinical competency in caring for patients asidentified in unit’s Scope of Care.
• Demonstrates competency in the care of the patient in thefollowing stages of the life cycle: infants, children, adolescents,adults, and geriatrics.
• Effectively responds to customer service needs.
• Demonstrates effective age and culturally appropriate interactionwith patients, families, and other members of the health careteam.
• Adheres to University of Toledo Customer Service values.
• Seeks out ways to assist patients and co-workers.
• Actively participates in performance improvement activities asrelated to job duties.

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, theUniversity of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employmenthealth screening requirements for the University of Toledo HealthScience Campus Medical Center will include drug and other requiredhealth screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. TheUniversity of Toledo does not discriminate in employment,educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation,gender identity and expression, military or veteran status,disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the bestand brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation toindividuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation tocomplete this application, or for testing or interviewing, pleasecontact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

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