Dental Assistant- Paducah

The Dental Assistant position is located at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry- Paducah dental practice, 5200 Alben Barkley Dr. Room 230, Paducah, KY 42001 . This position works as a chairside dental assistant, working with dental providers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the dental providers to deliver customer service oriented and patient centered care within the clinic;
• Serve as chairside dental assistant to dentists providing four hand dental assisting as needed in patient care;
• Mix and deliver materials when appropriate;
• Greet, seat, and schedule patients;
• Maintain stock of supplies throughout the clinic, and order as needed;
• Stock, prepare, organize, break down and clean operatories;
• Sterilize clinic instruments following appropriate infection control procedures;
• Take radiographs as needed;
• Provide instruction to dental hygiene and dental students on proper assisting techniques and dental protocol.
• Assist the Clinic Supervisor to make next patient appointments, when appropriate;
• Assist the Clinic Supervisor in maintaining the accuracy of Electronic Health Records;
• Maintain HIPAA, OSHA and Infection Control compliance at all times.

To be considered please apply at: https://uofl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UofLCareerSite/job/Non-Campus-Other/Dental-Assistant-II--Paducah-Clinic---Paducah--KY-_R108198

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Ability to Relocate:

• Paducah, KY 42001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person