Senior Dental Assistant

Pay Range: Targeted salary range of $16.54/hour - $21.06/hour, based on experience. Benefits Eligible: Yes Work Schedule: Monday – Friday Standard / Fixed Schedule Travel: Not required Position Introduction Provides chair-side dental assistance to students, faculty and residents in the Dental Clinic for dental procedures. Fills out and updates pertinent patient information in the correct charts/systems. Makes sure equipment and room are sterilized and ready for patient and faculty/students/residents. Required Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED 2 years experience performing chair side dental assistance. Equivalency/Substitution Possession of a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential may be substituted for 1 year of dental assisting experience Required Certifications and Licenses Current Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire Current CPR Certification Required to have 2 of the 4 Certifications from Oklahoma Board of Dentistry: Radiation Protection and Safety Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride Placement of Pit and Fissure Sealants Assisting in the Administration of Nitrous Oxide Department Preferences Bilingual Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Oklahoma