Job Details
Description
A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-
ASDOH) invites applications for an Orthodontic Dental Assistant on the Mesa,
Arizona campus. The Dental Assistant is responsible for ensuring clinic is
stocked with supplies, including the ordering of supplies, sterilization of
instruments, along with maintaining operatory areas, and OSHA/HIPAA rules and
regulations. Dental Assistant must be properly trained/certified to provide
chairside assistance for the Orthodontic Residents and Faculty. May be
required to float to other dental assisting positions in the clinic as needed.
Job Duties:
Main support as chairside assistant to assigned residents, performing
daily four-handed assisting duties and working solo with patients.
Input charting and notes in Dolphin, acquire CBCT x-rays, and iTero scans.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of Orthodontic unit and clinic.
Independently complete daily and weekly assigned maintenance tasks for the
lab and the clinic.
Attend meetings as assigned.
Stocking, cleaning units and clinic areas, place maintenance request
emails for broken items.
Provide feedback on supply usage.
Assisting with clerical work as needed (Dolphin status clean up,
scanning, etc)
Skills/Requirements:
High School plus one year technical training or schooling.
Two to three years experience in chairside orthodontic assisting.
Dental office experience.
Computer experience: Word, Excel, email.
Infection control experience.
Four-handed dental assisting skills.
Ability to take clear, diagnostic images and photographs.
Sterilization, OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards/regulations.
Dolphin software, iTero Scanners, 3D printer, digital x-ray, infection
control, demonstrated knowledge of computer systems/software.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, maturity, and ability to stay on task are
required.
Pay starting at $20/hour based on experience.
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.
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Communication
Expert
Behaviors
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Motivations
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Education
Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Required
AZ Dental Assist Cert
AZ Dental X-Ray Cert
