Dental Assistant II (Home of the Innocents)

University of Louisville

28d • Onsite

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. Benefits – The University of Louisville has an exceptional benefits package; to learn more about our benefits please visit here

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and (2) 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

• The ideal candidate will have experience as a Dental Assistant and with an electronic health record database.
• Will be nationally certified Dental Assistant, EDDA Certified, Certified in Dental Radiology preferred.
• 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.

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