DENTAL ASSISTANT III (2)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

A public research university in Birmingham seeks a Dental Assistant III to support dental procedures including assisting during surgeries and managing patient care. The ideal candidate has a degree from an accredited Dental Assistant Program and two years of experience. Candidates should possess strong skills in surgical assistance, inventory management, and patient scheduling. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a day shift schedule with onsite work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education.
• Experience in Endodontics is preferred.
• Proper sterilization of dental instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents and students during examinations and procedures.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage the front desk.

Skills

Assisting with dental surgeries

Managing inventory

Coordinating patient scheduling

Providing post-operative care instructions

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program

Tools

Standard dental equipment

Job description

DENTAL ASSISTANT III (2)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks 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 procedure. Verbally communicates pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patient. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents and students during examinations and procedures, including surgeries; prepares treatment rooms for patient care; takes and develops dental radiographs (X-rays); and sterilizes and maintains dental instruments and equipment.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies and equipment while updating a shared tracking spreadsheet. Ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance within the clinic.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage the front desk to ensure a high-quality patient experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

(Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $26.00)

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
• Experienced dental assistant with strong knowledge and skills in assisting with dental surgeries, managing inventory, coordinating patient scheduling, and providing post-operative care instructions. Experience in Endodontics is preferred.
• Preferred hard skills: proficiency in Microsoft Excel, operation of standard dental equipment, and proper sterilization of dental instruments. Familiarity with dental clinic operations, including quality assurance processes, regulatory requirements, and front desk management.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

329300000 Endodontics

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite

Equal Employment Opportunity

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