ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

ASDOH - Dental Assistant - Float

Mesa, AZ (

Job Type

Full-time

Description

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking an non-exempt Float Dental Assistant on the Mesa, Arizona campus.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist students/residents and/or faculty.

• Maintain supply levels.

• Maintain organization and cleanliness of 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 savings measures.

• Continuing education course attendance.

• CPR certification course to maintain current CPR certification.

Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Must be CPR and X-Ray certified.

• Must have 2-3 years previous dental assisting experience, CDA preferred.

• At least one year 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 a must.

• Must be flexible, able to change assignments with little direction.

• Must work well independently and in a group environment.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

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 .

In demonstrating mutual respect for all members of the ATSU community, ATSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Meeting this mission requires serving together in mutual respect of one another's functions and each person's importance as an individual.