Dental Assistant II

DENTAL ASSISTANT II

University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Dental Assistant II will support faculty and dental students during patient care, assist with clinical lab preparation, sterilization, and inventory control.

General Responsibilities

• 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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists residents, faculty and students during procedures.

• Ensures all patient documentation is maintained in a complete and accurate manner.

• Sterilizes and cleans all surgical instruments, supplies and dental assist units.

• Takes radiographs of patients as requested by doctor.

• Maintains surgery rooms in a neat and orderly fashion.

• Dispenses dental supplies to students and residents.

• Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of department.

• Effectively responds to the unique needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients as the need arises.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred

• Hard skills include proficiency with electronic health record systems, experience with digital imaging and radiography, and familiarity with sterilization protocols in a dental school or clinical setting.

• Soft skills we value include strong interpersonal communication, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a teaching environment.

• Receive all applicants the minimum qualifications.

• Strong communication skills, adaptability and a passion for patient-centered care are essential.

• Opportunities for growth and continuing education are encouraged in this teaching-focused environment.

Hourly Range: $15.50-$25.20

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required.

• Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

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