ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Main Clinic

A T Still University of Health Sciences • Mesa, AZ

9h • Onsite

About The Position

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking an nonexempt Dental Assistant in the Main Clinic on the Mesa, Arizona campus. The Dental Assistant will...
Assist students and/or faculty chairside.
Maintain supply levels.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of operatories.
Maintain suction Lines and DUWL.
Weekly meetings with students.
Responsible for clinic department closure i.e: transport instruments to sterilization, computer/monitor shutdown, close vertical blinds, turn N2O off, Organize operatories, etc. as assigned/necessary.
Participate in staff meetings and other departmental meetings.
Provide feedback on supply usage and possible cost savings measures.
Continuing education course attendance.
CPR certification course to maintain current CPR certification.
Process biopsies (Oral/Perio Surgery).

Requirements

• Must be CPR and X-Ray certified.
• Must have 2-3 years previous dental assisting experience, CDA preferred.
• At least one year electronic health records software experience.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA standards, aseptic procedures, HIPAA regulations, sterilization, infection control, and all dental procedures and supplies.
• Professional appearance and strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Must be flexible, able to change assignments with little direction.
• Must work well independently and in a group environment.

Nice To Haves

• CDA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and/or faculty chairside.
• Maintain supply levels.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of operatories.
• Maintain suction Lines and DUWL.
• Weekly meetings with students.
• Responsible for clinic department closure i.e: transport instruments to sterilization, computer/monitor shutdown, close vertical blinds, turn N2O off, Organize operatories, etc. as assigned/necessary.
• Participate in staff meetings and other departmental meetings.
• Provide feedback on supply usage and possible cost savings measures.
• Continuing education course attendance.
• CPR certification course to maintain current CPR certification.
• Process biopsies (Oral/Perio Surgery).

Benefits

• ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed