Dental Assistant II (Home of the Innocents)

University of Louisville

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About The Position

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry prepares students for a career in Dentistry. This position works as a dental assistant at the Home of the Innocents located at 1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of dental assisting experience.
• One year of surgical assisting experience and/or Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) or Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA).
• Radiology certification.
• CPR certification.
• Additional certification may be required based on dental specialty.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Dental Assistant and with an electronic health record database.
• Nationally certified Dental Assistant.
• EDDA Certified.
• Certified in Dental Radiology.
• General knowledge of Oral Hygiene and radiation safety.

Responsibilities

• Work with the faculty, peers and supervisors to deliver customer service oriented and patient centered care.
• Serve as chairside dental assistant to dentists as an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) or a surgical assistant, providing four hand dental assisting as needed in pediatric dentistry patient care.
• Greet, seat, and schedule patients as needed.
• Maintain stock of supplies throughout the clinic, and order as needed.
• Stock, prepare, organize, break down and clean operatories.
• Sterilize clinic instruments following appropriate infection control procedures.
• Take radiographs as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA, OSHA and Infection Control compliance at all times.
• Other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees