Dental Assistant II (ULDA-Faculty Private Practice)

University of Louisville•Louisville, KY

7d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry prepares students for a career in Dentistry. UofL Dental Associates (ULDA) also known as the F aculty P rivate P ractice C linic, is where faculty instructors provide dental care directly to patients. This position works as a chairside dental assistant in the faculty private practice clinic located at 501 S. Preston Street , Louisville, KY 40202

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
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 as assigned