Dental Assistant I (Graduate Clinic)

University of LouisvilleAurora, CO
47d$17 - $25Onsite

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 in the School of Dentistry 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.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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