TEMPORARY SERVICES: DENTAL ASSISTANT

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Temporary Dental Assistant to provide support in dental procedures and maintain sterilization standards. As a key member of the dental team, you will assist with patient care ranging from equipment management to clerical duties, offering a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of dental assisting.
• Experience in sterilization and chairside assisting.
• Ability to take and process radiographs.

Responsibilities

• Providing support in various dental procedures.
• Maintaining surgery rooms and equipment.
• Taking and processing radiographs.

Skills

Sterilization

Chairside assisting

X-ray processing

Education

Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program

Job description

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Responsible for providing support in various dental procedures. Maintains surgery rooms and equipment, takes and processes radiographs of patients and dispenses supplies. Sterilizes and cleans all surgical instruments, supplies and dental assist units. Disposes of infectious waste according to established procedures. Takes radiographs of patients as requested by doctor. Processes and mounts film, ensuring quality results. Breaks down and cleans equipment, replenishing solutions as required. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of department. Answers phones, takes messages and makes appointments, explains and receives payment for procedures, etc. Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn to geriatric.

Responsibilities:

• Providing support in various dental (endodontic) procedures.
• Maintains equipment, takes and processes radiographs of patients and dispenses supplies.
• Sterilizes and cleans all surgical instruments, supplies and dental assist units.
• Disposes of infectious waste according to established procedures.
• Assist front desk with calls/messages and make appointments if needed
  
  

About UAB Temporary Staffing

UAB Temporary Services is a division of UAB Recruitment Services offering qualified temporary and temporary-to-hire staff to departments within the UAB campus, including UAB Hospital, UAB Health Services Foundation, UAB Health System, Viva Health and Southern Research Institute. Working for UAB Temporary Services provides you with an opportunity to learn more about UAB while gaining valuable work experience.

Gradate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in all aspects of dental assisting (Sterilization, chairside assisting, x-ray processing).

Primary Location

Temporary Services

Job Category

UAB Temporary Services

Organization

110100000 Office of Assoc VP Finance

Employee Status

Temporary

Shift

Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, religion, 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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