Dental Assistant I (Graduate Clinic)

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is seeking a Dental Assistant I for their graduate clinic. The role involves assisting dental providers, maintaining patient charts, preparing treatment areas, and ensuring infection control standards. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and CPR certification. Join a dynamic team and contribute to quality dental care in an esteemed academic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of formal dental training program.
• 6 months of dental assisting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers at chairside and maintain patient charts.
• Prepare operatories and instruct patients in oral hygiene.
• Handle sterilization and inventory control.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Patient care

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of a formal dental assisting training program

Job description

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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)

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].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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