Dental Assistant 1

utoledo.edu; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toledo is seeking a Dental Assistant 1 to support dental office operations and operatory functions under supervision of faculty dentists, residents, or higher-level staff. The role involves chair-side assistance, patient positioning, and clerical duties to ensure efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include taking and developing X-rays, instrument handling, sterilization, and maintaining supplies.

Qualifications

• Chair-side duties including seating the patient and assisting during treatment.
• Clerical duties such as answering phones, scheduling, and maintaining patient records.

Responsibilities

• Seating the patient and assisting the dentist or dental hygienist during treatment.
• Taking and developing X-rays.
• Aspirating fluids and passing instruments during procedures.
• Cleaning and sterilizing instruments and trays.
• Setting up operatory prior to treatment and cleaning up after treatment.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Skills

Chair-side duties

X-ray taking

Sterilization

Clerical duties

Customer service

Job description

Title: Dental Assistant 1

Department Org: Resid Prgm-Dentistry - 107330

Employee Classification: B1 - Classif'd Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:30am End Time: 5:00pm

Job Description

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

Minimum Qualifications

The basic functions of this position are to perform chair-side duties which include seating the patient, taking and developing x-rays, assist the dentist or dental hygienist by aspirating fluids and handing instruments during treatment, clean and sterilize instruments and trays, set up operatory prior to treatment, and clean up operatory after treatment.

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

Performs other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/experience/licensing:

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

Communication and other skills:

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

Conditions of Employment

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University 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 best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

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