Dental Assistant II (Paducah Clinic – Paducah, KY)
University of Louisville
•Onsite
About The Position
Join our team as a Dental Assistant II at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry Paducah, KY Dental Clinic located at 5200 Alben Barkley Drive, Anderson Technical Building, Rm 230, Paducah, KY 42001. This position works as a chairside dental assistant, working with dental providers.
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
Nice To Haves
- Additional certification may be required based on dental specialty.
Responsibilities
- Work with the dental faculty to deliver customer service oriented and patient centered care within the clinic
- Serve as chairside dental assistant to dentists providing four hand dental assisting as needed in patient care
- Mix and deliver materials when appropriate
- Greet, seat, and schedule patients
- 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
- Provide instruction to dental hygiene and dental students on proper assisting techniques and dental protocol
- Assist the Clinic Supervisor to make next patient appointments, when appropriate
- Assist the Clinic Supervisor in maintaining the accuracy of Electronic Health Records
- Maintain HIPPA, OSHA and Infection Control compliance at all times
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- The University of Louisville has an exceptional benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
