Dental Assistant Senior

The successful candidate will be responsible for direct chairside orthodontic assisting for all residents and faculty in the orthodontic clinic in the College of Dentistry; dispenses, receives, processes/sterilizes and purchases instruments, equipment, and supplies used in the delivery of orthodontic treatment; provides oral hygiene instructions, ensures efficient operation during faculty and clinical sessions; fabricates vacuum formed retainers, pours and trims models; organizes records system; and reviews financing options with new patients.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, varies

A dental assistant needs to be able to have use of both hands, dexterity in the fingers and the ability to manipulate instruments, materials, dental hand pieces, and operate dental equipment. The use of feet is necessary to manipulate the rheostat for hand pieces or other dental equipment. The body must be able to work from a dental stool in order to perform most dental procedures. The ability to sit and stand for durations of time is also necessary. Other specific requirements include color spectrum differentiation; manual dexterity/motor coordination, hand-eye coordination, physical communications; and visual acuity and communication/language development. Individuals in this position may be exposed to the following: bloodborne pathogens; chemical hazards (skin irritants); vibrating equipment; use of sharp instruments; and latex.

Position Qualifications

Required: 2 years of experience with dental office practices and procedures, dental operatory practices and procedures, four-handed assisting techniques, inventory record-keeping, care of dental equipment, using a computer. High School diploma or GED.

Desired: Orthodontic experience, preferably in a dental setting desired; experience and knowledge of a wide variety of dental instruments; experience in an educational setting, computer literacy including Microsoft Office and internet/email.

FUNTION: Allied Health Specialties
SUBFUNTION: Dental Assistants
CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Technical
CAREER LEVEL: T3

Salary range: $21.35 - $27.88

Regular 32 First Shift