Dental Assistant I (Graduate Clinic)

Department: Health Sciences Center • Location: 501 S. Preston Street, Louisville, KY • Time Type: Full time • Worker Type: Regular

About the role

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is seeking to hire a Dental Assistant I to work chairside in our graduate specialty dental practice area.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers at chairside; review and maintain patient charts.
• Prepare operatories, instruments, supplies, and paperwork prior to patient arrival.
• Maintain clinic, assist with screening, and perform specific functions and procedures related to specialty area.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene.
• Supervise patients, mix materials, take vital signs, dispense pre-medication, and instruct patients in post-treatment.
• Handle emergencies.
• Cross-train with other employees in the area as specified by supervisor and perform duties as assigned.
• Forward supply requests; maintain inventory control and stock cubicles.
• Perform laboratory duties as assigned.
• Order all outside supplies with dental vendors and create an ongoing catalog for supplies.
• Distribute sterilized trays and instruments; receive and prepare contaminated instruments.
• Set up and tear down operatories following infection control guidelines; clean equipment.
• Scan ortho models into axiUm using the Motion view for electronic records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 6 months of dental assisting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• Completion of a formal dental assisting training program and externship is acceptable.
• CPR certification.

Benefits

The University of Louisville offers an exceptional benefits package. Learn more about our benefits.

Pay

Target compensation range: $17.35 – $26.03 per hour, commensurate with candidate experience.