Pediatric Dental Assistant – CPR & X-Ray Certified

A T Still University of Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) on the Mesa campus is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant.

You will chairside assist students and faculty, maintain operatories, manage supplies and participate in staff meetings, with opportunities for continuing education and adherence to OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards. CPR and X-ray certification required; 2-3 years of dental assisting experience preferred (CDA a plus); proficiency with electronic

Qualifications

• Must be CPR and X-Ray certified.
• 2–3 years of dental assisting experience; CDA preferred.
• At least 1 year electronic health records software experience.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA standards, aseptic procedures, HIPAA regulations, sterilization, infection control, and all dental procedures and supplies.
• Professional appearance and strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Must be flexible, able to change assignments with little direction.
• Must work well independently and in a group environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and/or faculty chairside.
• Maintain supply levels.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of operatories.
• Maintain suction Lines and DUWL.
• Weekly meetings with students.
• Responsible for clinic department closure, including instrument transport to sterilization, computer/monitor shutdown, blinds, N2O off, and operatory organization.
• Participate in staff and departmental meetings.
• Provide feedback on supply usage and cost-saving measures.
• Attend continuing education courses.
• Maintain current CPR certification.

Skills

CPR Certification

X-Ray Certification

Dental Assisting

EHR Experience

HIPAA Compliance

Infection Control

Sterilization

Communication

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Tools

CDAs preferred

Job description

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) on the Mesa campus is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant.

You will chairside assist students and faculty, maintain operatories, manage supplies and participate in staff meetings, with opportunities for continuing education and adherence to OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards. CPR and X-ray certification required; 2-3 years of dental assisting experience preferred (CDA a plus); proficiency with electronic