Dental Assistant (Temp)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a dependable Dental Assistant (Temp) to support clinical and administrative functions in a dental care setting. You will assist providers, sterilize rooms, take radiographs, and ensure supplies are ready for patient care.

The role requires handling patients across all ages, from newborns to elderly, while maintaining a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment. This temporary position supports the UAB Temp Services team onsite.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a dental office or healthcare setting.
• Completion of a dental assisting training program.
• Experience with chairside assisting, sterilization, and dental radiography.
• Familiarity with dental terminology, equipment, and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists and other dental professionals during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare patients, instruments, materials, and equipment for dental procedures.
• Assist with instrument transfer, suctioning, and other chairside duties.
• Help maintain efficient patient flow and a comfortable treatment environment.
• Communicate professionally with patients and clinical staff.
• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment according to infection control procedures.
• Take and process dental radiographs as authorized and maintain radiographic equipment.
• Monitor inventory and assist with restocking supplies.
• Provide age-appropriate support to patients from newborns to geriatrics.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Dental radiography

Patient communication

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assisting training program

Job description

Dental Assistant (Temp) - ( T240031 )

Description

UAB Temp Services is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and patient-focused Dental Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a dental care setting.

The selected candidate will assist dental providers during various procedures, maintain treatment rooms, sterilize instruments and equipment, take and process dental radiographs, and ensure necessary supplies are available for patient care.

This position requires the ability to respond to the unique needs of patients across all age groups, from newborns through geriatric patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists and other dental professionals during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare patients, instruments, materials, and equipment for dental procedures.
• Assist with instrument transfer, suctioning, and other chairside duties.
• Help maintain efficient patient flow and a comfortable treatment environment.
• Communicate professionally with patients and clinical staff.

Sterilization and Infection Control

• Clean, disinfect, and prepare dental treatment and surgery rooms.
• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment according to established infection control procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment areas.
• Follow applicable safety, sanitation, and infection prevention protocols.

Dental Radiography and Equipment

• Take and process dental radiographs as authorized and in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Prepare and maintain dental radiographic equipment.
• Assist with routine equipment maintenance and report equipment concerns.

Clinical and Patient Support

• Dispense and organize dental supplies and materials.
• Monitor inventory and assist with restocking supplies.
• Provide age-appropriate support to patients ranging from newborns to geriatric individuals.
• Assist with patient preparation and post-procedure instructions as directed.
• Support accurate clinical documentation and other assigned clinic activities.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a dental office, dental clinic, or related healthcare setting.
• Completion of a dental assisting training program.
• Experience with chairside assisting, instrument sterilization, and dental radiography.
• Familiarity with dental terminology, equipment, and supplies.
  

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.

Primary Location

Temporary Services

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

114402000 Temporary Services

Employee Status

Temporary

Shift : Day/1st Shift

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