Dental Assistant - Chairside, Radiographs & Admin

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

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.