Dental Assistant

Position Summary

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $2,000 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN TWO INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE. $1,000 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE AND $1,000 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

The Dental Assistant position provides support to the Adams School of Dentistry pre doctoral clinical programs, including patient care and clinical education programs. This position participates in the training and supervision of learners in their clinical experiences, as well as a broad range of daily duties, including monitoring/implementing clinic policies and procedures, chairside assisting to faculty and learners, interacting with patients, preparing clinics for patient care, sterilization, entering vitals and chart notes, exposing and processing radiographs, managing inventory, supplies, and equipment, and performing administrative support tasks and associated functions, when necessary.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and completion of an accredited dental assisting program; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences

Five years of previous work experience as a chairside dental assistant. Experience in dental education.