Dental Assistant I (Graduate Clinic)

University of Louisville

3d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is seeking to hire a Dental Assistant I. The Dental Assistant I position is a chairside dental assistant in our graduate specialty dental practice area located at 501 S. Preston Street, Louisville, KY.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 6 months of dental assisting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• Completion of a formal dental assisting training program and externship acceptable.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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