Dental Assistant - Oral Health Clinic

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant will support dentists during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and provide excellent patient care. The ideal candidate should be organized, have strong communication skills, and be committed to ensuring a comfortable and positive experience for every patient. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED PLUS completion of a dental assisting training program AND a minimum of 1 year of experience as a dental assistant.
Must be currently licensed/certified in the State of Arkansas as a registered dental assistant
Candidates must meet the training and experience qualifications in order to be considered, and are advised to contact the training facility/source to verify accreditation status.
Must be trained in four-handed dentistry;
Must possess a thorough working knowledge of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes, OSHA regulations, and the Arkansas Dental Practice Act.
Must possess a permit for the following expanded functions: 1) radiography, 2) coronal polishing, and 3) nitrous oxide administration.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Nitrous Certification required

Responsibilities

Organize and assist dental hygienists in the delivery of dental procedures in the Oral Health Clinic
Guide patients through dental processes before treatment,
Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions
Perform assessments that include obtaining and reviewing patient health histories
Taking/recording blood pressure and other vital signs
Perform appropriate dental charting and treatment documentation in the electronic record
Expose and process dental radiographs of diagnostic quality
Administer nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia and monitor sedation cases
Perform coronal polishing
Perform in-office whitening
Perform daily and routine maintenance of dental hygiene equipment as assigned
Clean and sterilize dental instruments, supplies, and dental assist units, and maintain Organization and supply of the sterilization area
Establish and maintain an organized, efficient, cost-effective inventory control system
Continually monitoring supply levels and re-ordering by working with the assigned purchaser
Maintain a stock of daily supplies in all hygiene clinic rooms
Review daily schedules and resolve conflicts as necessary
Perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties (answer telephones.
Make appointments, and other duties as assigned
Assist with front desk/business administration duties as assigned
Perform duties as assigned.