Dental Assistant
About The Position
University Dental Associates, better known as “UDA”, is the answer to the question we all ask ourselves from time to time… “Where do I belong?”. We are a Doctor Owned, Doctor Led practice that is focused on providing patients with the high-level care they deserve. All the hard work that goes into this daily is expertly balanced with an atmosphere of respect, team engagement, and positive energy thanks to our dynamic team! If you have been searching for a career that will truly provide you a sense of success and satisfaction, look no further because UDA is most certainly Where You Belong! As a Dental Assistant at UDA, you are an important and valued member of our patient care team. Under the guidance and direction of some of the very best dentists in the industry, you are responsible for performing clinical duties necessary to fully facilitate treatment and care. This may include preparing operatories for patients, running sterilization, assisting the provider during treatment, supporting the education of patients on how to best succeed in their oral healthcare goals, and keeping up with equipment and supplies needed each day. In your role, you will be working toward the unified office mission of providing the very best that we have to offer to our patients each and every day. This may mean that you also help the practice succeed administratively by scheduling appointments and maintaining thorough patient records.
Requirements
- Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program or Six months on-the-job experience (with supporting documentation)
- Dental Assistant certification
- X-Ray certification
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control trainings as required by law.
Nice To Haves
- Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended
Responsibilities
- Preparing operatories for patients
- Running sterilization
- Assisting the provider during treatment
- Supporting the education of patients on how to best succeed in their oral healthcare goals
- Keeping up with equipment and supplies needed each day
- Scheduling appointments
- Maintaining thorough patient records
Benefits
- comprehensive benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
