Dental Assistant II (Part-Time)

University of Louisville • Aurora, CO

11d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry seeks an exceptional candidate for the position of Dental Assistant II. This position is a chairside dental assistant at the Richard L. Miller Oral Health Clinic in Elizabethtown, KY.

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

• EDDA Certification
• Stay current with OSHA regulations
• Be compliant with infection control policy when setting up and breaking down operatories and sterilizing instruments.
• Additional training is required for working with special populations, or persons living with HIV disease.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed dental assisting for medically compromised patients (individuals with HIV disease) including endodontic treatments, extractions, inhalation sedation, implant restorations, crown & bridge, restorative, periodontal treatments and removable prosthesis.
• Assist as certified EDDA to place fillings, take all radiographs including CBCT images, perform coronal polishing, pouring up models and temporary crown and bridge fabrication.
• Greet patients and seat in operatories, update patient charts and schedule appointments.
• Stock operatories, set up operatories for patient care, clean/break down operatories in accordance with standard infection control guidelines, sterilize instruments and maintain supplies.
• Perform necessary lab work including denture soft relines and adjustments.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED