Dental Assistant II (Oral Surgery -UofL Health Jackson Street Outpatient Center)

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their Graduate Oral Surgery clinic. This role involves working closely with residents to provide exceptional patient care during various dental and surgical procedures. Responsibilities include assisting in the operating room, capturing radiographs, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dental assisting and a passion for patient-centered care. Join a team committed to excellence and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of dental assisting experience required.
• One year of surgical assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with dental and surgical procedures.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
• Stock and prepare clinical areas for procedures.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Surgical Assisting

Radiology Certification

CPR Certification

Infection Control Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dental Radiography Equipment

Job description

Department:

Location:
Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R106132
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. Grade 3 (Hourly)
Position Description:

This position works chairside with the residents in our Graduate Oral Surgery clinic with various dental and surgical procedures. Located in UofL Health Jackson Street Outpatient Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the faculty, peers and supervisors to deliver customer service oriented and patient centered care within our Grad Oral Surgery and our Hospital Dentistry clinics.
• Serve as chairside assistant to residents in operating room with four handed, sedated, comprehensive dentistry.
• Stock, prepare, organize and clean operatories and laboratories.
• Capture four types of radiographs: periapical, bitewings, panoramic, CBCT.
• Sterilize clinic instruments following appropriate infection control procedures.
• Maintain stock of supplies throughout the clinic, and order as needed.
• Greet and seat patients as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA, OSHA and Infection Control compliance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred

• 2 years oral surgery experience
• Experience with four types of radiographs

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].