Dental Assistant: Float

University Dental Associates Inc; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Dental Associates Inc. is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant for an immediate full-time on-site position.

You will work under the guidance of top dentists, preparing operatories, sterilizing equipment, assisting during treatment, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, scheduling appointments, and supporting daily office operations to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program (or six months on-the-job experience) with supporting documentation.
• Dental Assistant certification.
• X-Ray certification.
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories for patients and assist the provider during treatment.
• Perform sterilization and support patient education on oral healthcare goals.
• Maintain thorough patient records and assist with scheduling appointments.

Education

One-year certified dental assistant program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-Ray certification

Nitrous Oxide certification

Job description

Overview

Who is UDA?

University Dental Associates, better known as “UDA”, is the answer to the question we all ask ourselves from time to time… “Where do I belong?”. We are a Doctor Owned, Doctor Led practice that is focused on providing patients with the high-level care they deserve. All the hard work that goes into this daily is expertly balanced with an atmosphere of respect, team engagement, and positive energy thanks to our dynamic team! If you have been searching for a career that will truly provide you a sense of success and satisfaction, look no further because UDA is most certainly Where You Belong!

Responsibilities

What Does a UDA Dental Assistant Look Like? They look like YOU! As a Dental Assistant at UDA, you are an important and valued member of our patient care team. Under the guidance and direction of some of the very best dentists in the industry, you are responsible for performing clinical duties necessary to fully facilitate treatment and care. This may include preparing operatories for patients, running sterilization, assisting the provider during treatment, supporting the education of patients on how to best succeed in their oral healthcare goals, and keeping up with equipment and supplies needed each day.

In your role, you will be working toward the unified office mission of providing the very best that we have to offer to our patients each and every day. This may mean that you also help the practice succeed administratively by scheduling appointments and maintaining thorough patient records.

When Can You Join?

We have an immediate full-time opening!

Qualifications

What Skills and Experience Does a Successful UDA Dental Assistant Have?

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program or
• Six months on-the-job experience (with supporting documentation)
• Dental Assistant certification
• X-Ray certification
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistants are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control trainings as required by law.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

UDA is Ready to Welcome You to the Team!