Dental Assistant III — Residency OR & Sedation Expert

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,240; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Dental Assistant III to provide chairside support in a busy residency program. Responsibilities include assisting in various dental procedures, managing anesthesia, obtaining patient consents, and maintaining rooms and equipment. Ideal candidates should have a degree from an accredited Dental Assistant Program and two years of experience. The hourly rate ranges from $16.00 to $20.50, with a schedule from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program and two (2) years of related experience required.
• Recognize abnormal blood pressure and oxygen saturation readings.
• Ability to verbalize instructions to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in various dental procedures and assist with surgical procedures.
• Obtain patient consents and chart patient vital signs.
• Verbally communicate preoperative and postoperative instructions to patients.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Anesthesia assistance

Radiograph processing

Blood pressure monitoring

Patient communication

Education

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Dental Assistant III to provide chairside support in a busy residency program. Responsibilities include assisting in various dental procedures, managing anesthesia, obtaining patient consents, and maintaining rooms and equipment. Ideal candidates should have a degree from an accredited Dental Assistant Program and two years of experience. The hourly rate ranges from $16.00 to $20.50, with a schedule from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.