Dental Assistant: Sterilization & Chairside Support

University of Vermont Medical Center; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) is seeking a Dental Assistant to support residents and the staff dentist in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, preparation, and maintenance, plus inventory control and supplies for procedures.

Qualifications require a high school diploma or GED, completion of accredited dental assisting and radiology courses, CPR certification, and Traditional Dental Assistant licensure as required by state regulations.

Qualifications

• High school or GED completion required.
• Completed accredited dental assisting and radiology courses.
• CPR certification required.
• Traditional Dental Assistant licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental assistance to residents and staff dentist in the clinic.
• Sterilize, prepare and maintain dental instruments for procedures.
• Manage inventory and supplies to support dental treatments.

Skills

Sterilization

Instrument prep

Inventory control

Clinical support

Education

High School or GED

Dental assisting course

Dental radiology course

CPR certification

Traditional Dental Assistant licensure

Job description

University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) is seeking a Dental Assistant to support residents and the staff dentist in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, preparation, and maintenance, plus inventory control and supplies for procedures.

Qualifications require a high school diploma or GED, completion of accredited dental assisting and radiology courses, CPR certification, and Traditional Dental Assistant licensure as required by state regulations.