DENTAL ASSISTANT III

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking institution as a Dental Assistant III. In this role, you will provide essential support during various dental procedures, including assisting with anesthesia and maintaining surgery rooms. Your responsibilities will also include clerical tasks that ensure smooth operations in the department. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced doctors and contribute to patient care across all ages. If you're passionate about dental health and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required.
• Two years of related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various dental procedures and maintain surgery rooms.
• Communicate pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Anesthesia Assistance

Clerical Skills

Education

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Job description

Job Description - DENTAL ASSISTANT III (T223278)

DENTAL ASSISTANT III - ( T223278 )

Description:

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a DENTAL ASSISTANT III to be responsible for providing support in various dental procedures, assisting with surgical procedures, sedation, and anesthesia. Maintains surgery rooms and equipment, takes and processes radiographs of patients, and dispenses supplies. Assists residents and faculty with anesthesia of all types to include conscious sedation, IV sedation, nitrous oxide, and general anesthesia. Obtains patient consent. Attaches and detaches patient to monitor to access blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation, recognizes abnormal readings, and reports problems to resident/faculty surgeon. Charts patient vital signs throughout the procedure. Verbally communicates pre-operative and post-operative instructions to the patient. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of the department. Answers phones, takes messages, makes appointments, explains, and receives payment for procedures, etc. Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn to geriatric.

This position will work directly with multiple doctors and requires a positive attitude and a willingness to learn the different procedures and materials that each doctor uses in practice.

(Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $20.80)

Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for the education requirement.

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