ASDOH - Dental Assistant, Main Clinic
A T Still University of Health Sciences
Location
Mesa, Arizona
Quick overview
The Dental Assistant will provide chairside support to students and faculty while maintaining clinic cleanliness and supply levels. Responsibilities also include managing clinic department closures, processing biopsies, and participating in departmental meetings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess 2-3 years of dental assisting experience, along with current CPR and X-ray certifications. Proficiency in electronic health records software and knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and aseptic procedures are required.
Job description
Description 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.
Duties & 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).
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. 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.
A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
