Dental Assistant I (Graduate Clinic)

Kentucky Bar Association; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization, part of a dental education institution, seeks a Dental Assistant I. This full-time role involves assisting in specialty areas, preparing patient environments, and ensuring compliance with infection control. Ideal candidates will have dental assisting experience, a diploma or GED, and CPR certification, contributing to comprehensive patient care.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits package

Qualifications

• 6 months of dental assisting experience or equivalent.
• CPR certification required.
• Completion of externship acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers at chairside and maintain patient charts.
• Prepare operatories and instruments prior to patient arrival.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene and handle emergencies.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Patient Care

Sterilization

Infection Control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of a formal dental assisting training program

CPR certification

Job description

Department:

Location:
Non-Campus Other
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R106909
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED and 6 months of dental assisting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience. Completion of a formal dental assisting training program and externship acceptable. CPR certification. (2 Salaried)
Position Description:

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is seeking to hire a Dental Assistant I. The Dental Assistant I position is a chairside dental assistant in our graduate specialty dental practice area located at 501 S. Preston Street, Louisville, KY.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist providers at chairside; review and maintain patient charts; prepare operatories, instruments, supplies and paperwork prior to patient arrival.
• Maintain clinic, assist with screening; perform specific functions and procedures related to specialty area; instruct patients in oral hygiene.
• Supervise patients, mix materials, take vital signs, etc.; dispense pre-medication; instruct patients in post-treatment; handle emergencies.
• Cross-train with other employees in area as specified by supervisor and perform duties as assigned.
• Forward supply requests; maintain inventory control and stock cubicles, etc.
• Perform laboratory duties as assigned. Order all outside supplies with dental vendors and create an ongoing catalog for supplies.
• Distribute sterilized trays and instruments; receive and prepare contaminated instruments; set up/tear down operatories to infection control guidelines; clean equipment.
• Scan ortho models into axiUm using the Motion view for electronic records.

Benefits - The University of Louisville has an exceptional benefits package; to learn more about our benefits please visit here

Target Compensation Maximum: $24.77

Target Compensation Minimum: $16.51

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [e-mail] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].