MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED and two or more years of dental assisting experience. One year of surgical assisting experience and/or Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) or Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA), radiology certification, CPR certification. Additional certification may be required based on dental specialty. (3 Hourly)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry prepares students for a career in Dentistry. UofL Dental Associates also known as the faculty private practice clinic, is where faculty instructors provide dental care directly to patients.
The School of Dentistry is seeking to hire a Dental Assistant II. This position works as a dental assistant at the Home of the Innocents located at 1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the faculty, peers and supervisors to deliver customer service oriented and patient centered care.
• Serve as chairside dental assistant to dentists as an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) or a surgical assistant, providing four hand dental assisting as needed.
• Greet, seat, and schedule patients as needed.
• Maintain the stock of supplies throughout the clinic, and order as needed.
• Stock, prepare, organize, break down and clean operatories.
• Sterilize clinic instruments following appropriate infection control procedures.
• Take radiographs as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA, OSHA and Infection Control compliance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Dental Assistant and with an electronic health record database. Will be nationally certified Dental Assistant, EDDA Certified, Certified in Dental Radiology preferred. General knowledge of Oral Hygiene and radiation safety.

Competencies

• Initiative: Exhibits capacity to act independently. Demonstrates effort to accomplish tasks and meet organizational needs. Take independent action where appropriate and utilize sound judgement.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates understanding of team goals and works cooperatively with peer(s) to achieve those goals.
• Adaptability and flexibility: Adapts to new situations in a positive manner and responds appropriately to learning and applying new skills.
• Communication: Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Listens well and responds appropriately. Maintains open communication. Has good rapport with patients, peers and supervisors.
• Organized: Employee demonstrates the ability to plan, prioritize and organize tasks.

Benefits - The University of Louisville has an exceptional benefits package; to learn more about our benefits please visit here

• Work with the faculty, peers and supervisors to deliver customer service oriented and patient centered care.
• Serve as chairside dental assistant to dentists as an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) or a surgical assistant, providing four hand dental assisting as needed.
• Greet, seat, and schedule patients as needed.
• Maintain the stock of supplies throughout the clinic, and order as needed.
• Stock, prepare, organize, break down and clean operatories.
• Sterilize clinic instruments following appropriate infection control procedures.
• Take radiographs as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA, OSHA and Infection Control compliance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned