Dental Assistant I

University of Louisville

5d • $17 - $26

About The Position

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is hiring a Dental Assistant I to work chairside in its graduate specialty dental practice at 501 S. Preston Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The role supports providers and patients, maintains patient records and clinical spaces, performs specialty-related procedures, and assists with supplies, instruments, sterilization, and laboratory duties. Compensation is commensurate with candidate experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and six months of dental assisting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• CPR certification.
• Completion of a formal dental assisting training program and externship is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers at chairside; review and maintain patient charts; prepare operatories, instruments, supplies, and paperwork before patient arrival.
• Maintain the clinic, assist with screening, perform functions and procedures related to the specialty area, and instruct patients in oral hygiene.
• Supervise patients, mix materials, take vital signs, dispense pre-medication, provide post-treatment instructions, and handle emergencies.
• Cross-train with other employees in the area as specified by the supervisor and perform assigned duties.
• Forward supply requests, maintain inventory control, and stock cubicles.
• Perform assigned laboratory duties; order outside supplies from dental vendors and create an ongoing supply catalog.
• Distribute sterilized trays and instruments; receive and prepare contaminated instruments; set up and tear down operatories in accordance with infection control guidelines; and clean equipment.
• Scan orthodontic models into Axium using Motion view for electronic records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED