Graduate Clinic Dental Assistant for Students & Faculty

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University invites applications for a Dental Assistant in the Graduate Program Clinic. The role supports dental residents, students, patients, faculty and staff in the advanced training program clinic, delivering instruction per the Clinic Operations Manual and care standards.

Currently seeking two qualified assistants to maintain high-quality patient care and education. The position entails classroom and clinical support, X-ray procedures, sterilization, inventory, and coordination

Qualifications

• High School education plus one year dental assistant experience required.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and anatomy; regulator agency requirements; 4-handed dentistry; instrumentation; x-ray technology and procedures; sterilization procedures; patient management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental assistance and instruction to students during examinations and treatments.
• Assist students and faculty with paperwork related to patient care, including endodontic packets and new patient assignments.
• Maintain and monitor cleanliness and sterilization of dental equipment per OSHA requirements.
• Order and stock supplies and assist with budget monitoring and planning.
• Facilitate patient billing processes, including insurance forms and payments.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, manage patient files, and assist hospitals, insurers, and doctors.
• Maintain patient recall system with scheduling, reminders, and records.
• Check-out and monitor return of supplies, equipment, and medications for the clinic.
• Coordinate repair and maintenance of dental equipment.
• Assist with Sophomore Lab courses: setting up supplies, recording grades, coordinating schedules.
• Communicate with suppliers and become familiar with new products and equipment.
• Provide orientation to dental students new to the endodontic department.

Skills

Dental terminology

Anatomy

CPR

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Marquette University invites applications for a Dental Assistant in the Graduate Program Clinic. The role supports dental residents, students, patients, faculty and staff in the advanced training program clinic, delivering instruction per the Clinic Operations Manual and care standards.

Currently seeking two qualified assistants to maintain high-quality patient care and education. The position entails classroom and clinical support, X-ray procedures, sterilization, inventory, and coordination