Dental Assistant
University of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK
•$18•Onsite
About The Position
OU College of Dentistry seeks to hire a Dental assistant in our Oral Diagnosis and Radiology Department. This position focuses heavily on taking various dental radiographs. Experience is preferred but the department is willing to provide training to a motivated individual to ensure success in this role.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Current Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Current CPR Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience is preferred but the department is willing to provide training to a motivated individual to ensure success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Chairside assisting and teaching dental students various radiograph techniques.
- Assists dentist using principles of fourhanded dentistry. Assists in the placement of bases and liners, and in the placement and removal of rubber dams. Assists with the insertion, finishing, and removal of temporary restorations. May pour and trim models for diagnostic studies and treatment.
- Prepares set-up trays for anesthetic, operative, prosthetic, periodontal, prophylactic, endodontic, and orthodontic dentistry. Prepares dental equipment and materials for treatment.
- Prepares instruments for sterilization and cleans and sanitizes units after patient treatment.
- Performs basic administrative office procedures such as scheduling, data entry, filing, copying, seating and dismissing patients, communicating with insurance companies, answering phones, etc.
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Benefits
- Yes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
