Dental Assistant II (ULDA-Faculty Private Practice)

University of Louisville

14h • $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 Faculty Private Practice Clinic, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED