DENTAL ASSISTANT II

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a DENTAL ASSISTANT II to support in various dental procedures, maintain surgery rooms and radiography, and handle clerical duties. The position is onsite in the Dental Faculty Practice, with regular day shifts and a focus on patient care for all ages.

The candidate should have graduated from an accredited Dental Assistant Program, be a team player, and be able to work well with doctors, staff, and patients; the role offers an hourly rate of $16.00–$26.00.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required.
• Ideal candidate will be team oriented and able to work well with all doctors, staff, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in various dental procedures and maintain surgery rooms and equipment.
• Take and process radiographs of patients and dispense supplies.
• Sterilize and clean all instruments, supplies and dental units; dispose of infectious waste as required.
• Take radiographs as requested by the doctor and mount film with quality results.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties including answering phones, scheduling, and patient payments.

Skills

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Willingness to learn

Education

Dental Assistant Program

Job description

Job Description - DENTAL ASSISTANT II (T234369)

DENTAL ASSISTANT II - ( T234369 )

Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a DENTAL ASSISTANT II to be responsible for providing support in various dental procedures. Maintains surgery rooms and equipment, takes and processes radiographs of patients and dispenses supplies. Sterilizes and cleans all surgical instruments, supplies and dental assist units. Disposes of infectious waste according to established procedures. Takes radiographs of patients as requested by doctor. Processes and mounts film, ensuring quality results. Breaks down and cleans equipment, replenishing solutions as required. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of department. Answers phones, takes messages and makes appointments, explains and receives payment for procedures, etc. Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn to geriatric.

(Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $26.00)

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Ideal candidate will be team oriented and able to work well with all doctors, staff, and patients. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a team player, and possess a willingness to learn and be instructed.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

325000000 Dental Faculty Practice (Est 06)

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite