DENTAL ASSISTANT II

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant II to support dental procedures and patient care. This role involves assisting residents, faculty, and students, ensuring infection control, and maintaining accurate patient documentation. The ideal candidate will be a graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program, ready to contribute to a collaborative environment. Join a team committed to providing exceptional care across all patient demographics, from neonates to geriatrics. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic and supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required.
• Work experience may substitute for educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents, faculty, and students during procedures.
• Sterilize and clean all surgical instruments and supplies.
• Take radiographs of patients as requested.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Infection Control

Radiography

Patient Documentation

Education

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Job description

Job Description - DENTAL ASSISTANT II (T226518)

Position: Dental Assistant II (T226518)

Description:

The Dental Assistant II position involves periodontal surgical setup, breakdown, and chairside assisting. Follow established infection control policies.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assist residents, faculty, and students during procedures.
2. Maintain complete and accurate patient documentation.
3. Sterilize and clean all surgical instruments, supplies, and dental assist units.
4. Take radiographs of patients as requested by the doctor.
5. Keep surgery rooms neat and orderly.
6. Dispense dental supplies to students and residents.
7. Perform clerical and administrative duties to support the department.
8. Respond effectively to the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients as required.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation: Hourly pay range: $15.50 - $20.15

Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required. Work experience may substitute for educational requirements.

Additional Details:

• Primary Location: University
• Job Category: Clerical & Administrative
• Organization: 329800000 Periodontology
• Employee Status: Regular
• Shift: Day/1st Shift
• Work Arrangement: Onsite (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Equal Opportunity Statement: UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, 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.