ASDOH - Dental Assistant, Main Clinic

A T Still University of Health Sciences • Mesa, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking a full-time non-exempt Dental Assistant on the Mesa, Arizona campus.

Requirements

• Must be CPR and X-Ray certified.
• Must have 2-3 years of 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-saving 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