Dental Assistant I: Specialty Clinic Support

University of Louisville; United States; Sur place; USD 24 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is hiring a Dental Assistant I to support a graduate specialty practice at 501 S. Preston Street in Louisville, KY. This full-time, regular position focuses on chairside assistance in a specialty setting.

Responsibilities include preparing operatories, assisting with procedures, chart maintenance, sterilization, and patient instruction in oral hygiene. CPR certification is required; compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 6 months of dental assisting experience or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal dental assisting training program and externship acceptable.
• CPR certification.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Dental assisting experience

CPR certification

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Formal dental assisting training program

Externship

Description du poste

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is hiring a Dental Assistant I to support a graduate specialty practice at 501 S. Preston Street in Louisville, KY. This full-time, regular position focuses on chairside assistance in a specialty setting.

Responsibilities include preparing operatories, assisting with procedures, chart maintenance, sterilization, and patient instruction in oral hygiene. CPR certification is required; compensation is commensurate with experience.