Dental Assistant II Teaching Clinic Specialist

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Dothan, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry in Dothan is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support the teaching clinic under supervision of the Clinic Coordinator and faculty. The DA II will assist with patient care and education of dental students in a busy teaching environment.

The position involves radiography, sterilization, clerical tasks, and patient assistance across all ages from newborns to geriatrics. Onsite work with day shift; hourly pay range specified.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required.
• Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
• Ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player, with a focus on exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Dental Assistant Program

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry in Dothan is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support the teaching clinic under supervision of the Clinic Coordinator and faculty. The DA II will assist with patient care and education of dental students in a busy teaching environment.

The position involves radiography, sterilization, clerical tasks, and patient assistance across all ages from newborns to geriatrics. Onsite work with day shift; hourly pay range specified.