"DENTAL ASSISTANT II"

Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a DENTAL ASSISTANT II to be responsible for providing support in various dental procedures. Maintains surgery rooms and equipment, takes and processes radiographs of patients and dispenses supplies. Sterilizes and cleans all surgical instruments, supplies and dental assist units. Disposes of infectious waste according to established procedures. Takes radiographs of patients as requested by doctor. Processes and mounts film, ensuring quality results. Breaks down and cleans equipment, replenishing solutions as required. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of department. Answers phones, takes messages and makes appointments, explains and receives payment for procedures, etc. Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn to geriatric.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist residents, faculty and students during procedures.
2. Ensure all patient documentation is maintained in a complete and accurate manner.
3. Sterilize and cleans all surgical instruments, supplies and dental assist units.
4. Take radiographs of patients as requested by doctor.
5. Maintains surgery rooms in a neat and orderly fashion.
6. Dispense dental supplies to students and residents.
7. Perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of department.
8. Effectively responds to the unique needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients as the need arises.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

(Hourly Rate: $15.50 - $21.20)

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.