"ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float"

ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

Job Type
Full-time

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Dental Assistant (Float) on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position will assist students, residents, and/or faculty.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain supply levels.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the operatories used in the surgery department.
• 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.
• Process biopsies (Oral/Perio Surgery).
• 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.

Requirements

• CPR and X-Ray certified.
• Must have 2-3 years of previous dental assisting experience, CDA preferred.
• At least one year of electronic healthcare records (EHR) 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 are a must.
• 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.

To apply, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4037319