Dental Assistant (Float) – Clinic & Surgery Support

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ATSU-ASDOH in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Float Dental Assistant for a full-time, non-exempt position. You will support students, residents, and faculty across operatories, maintain supplies, and help ensure smooth clinic operations.

Needed are CPR and X-ray certifications, 2-3 years of dental assisting experience (CDA preferred), and experience with electronic health records, plus strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR and X-Ray certified.
• 2-3 years dental assisting experience; CDA preferred.
• At least 1 year EHR software experience.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA standards, aseptic procedures, HIPAA.
• Professional appearance and strong communication and organizational skills.
• Flexible and able to change assignments with little direction.
• Works well independently and in a group environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, residents and/or faculty in the clinic.
• Maintain supply levels and assist with inventory.
• Keep operatories clean and organized in surgery department.
• Maintain suction lines and DUWL.
• Attend weekly meetings with students.
• Close clinic operations: transport instruments to sterilization, shutdown, organize operatories.
• Process biopsies (Oral/Perio Surgery).
• Participate in staff and departmental meetings.
• Provide feedback on supply usage and potential cost savings.
• Attend continuing education courses and maintain CPR certification.

Skills

CPR certification

X-ray certification

Dental assisting experience

EHR experience

OSHA & infection control

Communication & organization

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

CDA preferred

Job description

ATSU-ASDOH in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Float Dental Assistant for a full-time, non-exempt position. You will support students, residents, and faculty across operatories, maintain supplies, and help ensure smooth clinic operations.

Needed are CPR and X-ray certifications, 2-3 years of dental assisting experience (CDA preferred), and experience with electronic health records, plus strong communication and organizational skills.