Pediatric EDDA Dental Assistant (Chairside)

ULSA University of Louisville; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant II to join the Home of the Innocents site in Louisville, KY, to deliver chairside care and support the dental team. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of dental assisting experience, plus EDDA/EFDA or radiology CPR certifications, adherence to HIPAA and OSHA.

This hourly position offers benefits and opportunities to work with faculty and patients in a patient-centered

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2+ years of dental assisting experience.
• EDDA or EFDA certification preferred.
• Radiology and CPR certifications required.
• HIPAA/OSHA compliance familiarity

Responsibilities

• Work with faculty and staff to deliver patient-centered care.
• Seat and greet patients; assist dentists as EDDA or surgical assistant.
• Maintain operatories, stock supplies, and prepare instruments.
• Take radiographs as needed and ensure infection control.
• Comply with HIPAA, OSHA and infection control policies.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

EDDA Certification

EFDA/Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary

Radiology Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant II to join the Home of the Innocents site in Louisville, KY, to deliver chairside care and support the dental team. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of dental assisting experience, plus EDDA/EFDA or radiology CPR certifications, adherence to HIPAA and OSHA.

This hourly position offers benefits and opportunities to work with faculty and patients in a patient-centered