DENTAL ASSISTANT III

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

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Dental Assistant III to support various dental procedures, including anesthesia and surgery. The role requires critical decision-making skills and experience in patient care. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Dental Assistant Program and have relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of related experience required; work experience may substitute for education.
• Must manage a sedated patient's airway during surgery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain surgery rooms and equipment; assist with anesthesia.
• Obtain patient consent and chart vital signs during procedures.
• Perform clerical duties like scheduling appointments.

Skills

Critical decision-making

Patient care management

Knowledge of emergency scenarios

Education

Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program

Job description

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Responsible for providing support in various dental procedures, assisting with surgical procedures, sedation, and anesthesia.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Maintains surgery rooms and equipment, takes and processes radiographs of patients, and dispenses supplies.
2. Assists residents and faculty with anesthesia, including conscious sedation, IV sedation, nitrous oxide, and general anesthesia.
3. Obtains patient consent.
4. Attaches and detaches monitoring devices to assess blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation; recognizes abnormal readings and reports problems to the resident/faculty surgeon.
5. Charts patient vital signs throughout procedures and communicates pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients.
6. Performs clerical and administrative duties to support the department, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and handling payments.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be able to make critical decisions regarding patient care and demonstrate knowledge of emergency scenarios. Must be able to manage a sedated patient's airway during surgery.

Hourly Pay Range: $16.00 - $26.00

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

Additional Information

• Primary Location: University
• Job Category: Clerical & Administrative
• Organization: 329400000 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Employee Status: Regular
• Shift: Day/1st Shift
• Work Arrangement: Onsite

Equal Opportunity Statement

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution committed to providing equal access and opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Concerns can be reported to UAB’s Title IX Coordinator. More info at uab.edu/titleix.