Dental Assistant I (Graduate Clinic)

Sky Pediatric Dentistry; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

L'Université de Louisville recherche un Dental Assistant I pour son programme de soins dentaires spécialisés. Le candidat idéal sera en charge de diverses tâches essentielles au fauteuil, tout en étant impliqué dans la gestion des fournitures et la conformité aux normes de contrôle des infections. Ce poste offre un salaire compétitif et des avantages exceptionnels dans un environnement éducatif dynamique.

Benefits

Paquet d'avantages exceptionnel

Qualifications

• Formation en assistance dentaire acceptée.
• Certificat CPR requis.
• Expérience en assistance dentaire de 6 mois minimum souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Assister les fournisseurs au fauteuil; maintenir les dossiers patients.
• Préparer les opératoires et les instruments avant l'arrivée des patients.
• Gérer les stocks et les demandes de fournitures.

Skills

Assistance aux patients

Instructeurs en hygiène buccale

Contrôle de l'inventaire

Stérilisation des instruments

Education

Diplôme de secondaire ou GED

Formation en assistance dentaire

Tools

Logiciel axiUm

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 Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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].