Float Dental Assistant – School Clinic Support

A.T. Still University; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) seeks a non-exempt Float Dental Assistant for the Mesa, Arizona campus. The role supports students, residents, and faculty, while maintaining operatories and supplies in the surgery department.

Requires CPR and X-Ray certification with 2–3 years of dental assisting experience; CDA preferred and EHR experience preferred. The position is full-time and benefits-eligible, with opportunities for ongoing education and

Qualifications

• Must be CPR and X-Ray certified.
• 2–3 years dental assisting experience, CDA preferred.
• At least 1 year EHR software experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, aseptic procedures, HIPAA, sterilization, and infection control.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; flexible to changing assignments.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, residents, and faculty.
• Maintain supply levels and cleanliness of operatories.
• Manage suction lines and DUWL.
• Attend weekly student meetings and departmental meetings.
• Transport instruments to sterilization and perform end-of-day closures.
• Process biopsies (oral/perio surgery) and participate in staff meetings.
• Provide feedback on supply usage and cost savings measures.
• Participate in continuing education courses.
• Maintain CPR certification as required.

Skills

CPR certification

X-Ray certification

Dental assisting experience

EHR software experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

CDA certification preferred

Tools

EHR software

Job description

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) seeks a non-exempt Float Dental Assistant for the Mesa, Arizona campus. The role supports students, residents, and faculty, while maintaining operatories and supplies in the surgery department.

Requires CPR and X-Ray certification with 2–3 years of dental assisting experience; CDA preferred and EHR experience preferred. The position is full-time and benefits-eligible, with opportunities for ongoing education and