Dental Assistant: Radiography, Sterilization & Front Desk

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Dental Assistant for their healthcare team in Birmingham, Alabama. The ideal candidate will be a graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program and knowledgeable in sterilization, chairside assisting, and x-ray processing. Responsibilities include providing support in dental procedures, maintaining surgery rooms, and handling administrative duties. This position offers flexible shifts and aims to support patients of all ages in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of dental assisting.

Responsibilities

• Providing support in various dental (endodontic) procedures.
• Maintains 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.
• Assist front desk with calls/messages and make appointments if needed.

Skills

Knowledge of dental assisting

Sterilization

Chairside assisting

X-ray processing

Education

Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Dental Assistant for their healthcare team in Birmingham, Alabama. The ideal candidate will be a graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program and knowledgeable in sterilization, chairside assisting, and x-ray processing. Responsibilities include providing support in dental procedures, maintaining surgery rooms, and handling administrative duties. This position offers flexible shifts and aims to support patients of all ages in a welcoming environment.