Dental Assistant II

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is seeking a Dental Assistant for its faculty private practice clinic. The role focuses on chairside assistance, patient care, and maintaining clinic operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in dental settings and appropriate certifications, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits package

Qualifications

• Two or more years of dental assisting experience required.
• One year of surgical assisting experience or EDDA/EFDA certification preferred.
• CPR certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists as a chairside dental assistant.
• Maintain inventory and sterilize clinic instruments.
• Ensure HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Infection Control

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department:

Location:
Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R106915
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED and two or more years of dental assisting experience. One year of surgical assisting experience and/or Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) or Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA), radiology certification, CPR certification. Additional certification may be required based on dental specialty. (3 Hourly)
Position Description:

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry prepares students for a career in Dentistry. UofL Dental Associates also known as the faculty private practice clinic, is where faculty instructors provide dental care directly to patients.

This position works chairside as a dental assistant in the faculty private practice clinic located at 501 South Preston Street, Louisville, KY.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the faculty, peers and supervisors to deliver customer service oriented and patient centered care.
• Serve as chairside dental assistant to dentists as an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) or a surgical assistant, providing four hand dental assisting as needed.
• Greet, seat, and schedule patients as needed.
• Maintain stock of supplies throughout the clinic, and order as needed.
• Stock, prepare, organize, break down and clean operatories.
• Sterilize clinic instruments following appropriate infection control procedures.
• Take radiographs as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA, OSHA and Infection Control compliance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Dental Assistant and with an electronic health record database. Will be nationally certified Dental Assistant, EDDA Certified, Certified in Dental Radiology preferred. General knowledge of Oral Hygiene and radiation safety.

Competencies

• Initiative: Exhibits capacity to act independently. Demonstrates effort to accomplish tasks and meet organizational needs. Take independent action where appropriate and utilize sound judgement.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates understanding of team goals and works cooperatively with peer(s) to achieve those goals.
• Adaptability and flexibility: Adapts to new situations in a positive manner and responds appropriately to learning and applying new skills.
• Communication: Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Listens well and responds appropriately. Maintains open communication. Has good rapport with patients, peers and supervisors.
• Organized: Employee demonstrates the ability to plan, prioritize and organize tasks.

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

Target Compensation Maximum:
$27.85
Target Compensation Minimum:
$18.56
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].