Dental Assistant

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

16d • Onsite

About The Position

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. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only).

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• Completed a dental assisting training program.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a dental assistant.
• Trained in four-handed dentistry.
• Thorough working knowledge of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes; OSHA regulations; and the Arkansas Dental Practice Act.
• One year minimum experience as a registered dental assistant required if trained at CODA-accredited entity; Five years minimum experience if trained or made license eligible through a non-CODA accredited entity.
• Currently licensed/certified in the State of Arkansas as a registered dental assistant.
• Possess permit for radiography.
• Possess permit for coronal polishing.
• Possess permit for nitrous oxide administration.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Organize and assist dentists, dental students, dental hygienists, and residents in the delivery of dental procedures in Oral Health Clinic and UAMS operating rooms.
• Guide patients through dental processes prior to treatment, educate patients in oral hygiene instruction, and provide postoperative instructions.
• Perform assessments that include obtaining and reviewing patient health histories and 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.
• Take alginate impressions, pour, and trim models.
• Fabricate night guards, bleaching trays, splints, custom trays, and temporary crowns.
• Prepare lab prescription forms, ship and receive lab cases, and maintain record of lab orders.
• Perform in-office whitening.
• Perform daily and routine maintenance of dental equipment as assigned.
• Clean and sterilize dental instruments, supplies, and dental assist units and maintain organization and supply of sterilization area.
• Establish and maintain an organized, efficient, cost-effective inventory control system, continually monitoring supply levels and re-ordering by working with assigned purchaser.
• Maintain stock of daily supplies in all clinic rooms.
• Review daily schedules and resolve conflicts as necessary.
• Perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties (answer telephones, make appointments, explain and receive payment for procedures, and other duties as assigned).
• Assist with front desk/business administration duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

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