Dental Assistant I (Graduate Clinic)

Job description

Location: Non-Campus Other Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R108118 Minimum 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 acceptable. CPR certification. (2 Salaried) Position Description: The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is seeking to hire a Dental Assistant I. T he Dental Assistant I position is a chairside dental assistant in our graduate specialty dental practice area located at 501 S. Preston Street, Louisville, KY. Essential Duties & 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; perform specific functions and procedures related to specialty area; instruct patients in oral hygiene. Supervise patients, mix materials, take vital signs, etc.; dispense pre-medication; instruct patients in post-treatment; handle emergencies. Cross-train with other employees in area as specified by supervisor and perform du...