Dental Assistant
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
ICE Oral Health Clinical
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Dental Assistant will support dentists during procedures prepare treatment rooms sterilize instruments and provide excellent patient care. The ideal candidate should be organized have strong communication skills and be committed to ensuring a comfortable and positive experience for every patient.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Candidate must possess high school diploma/GED. Candidate must have completed a dental assisting training program and possess a minimum of 1 year experience as a dental assistant.
- Candidate must meet the training and experience qualifications in order to be considered and are advised to contact the training facility/source to verify accreditation status.
- Must be trained in four-handed dentistry; Must possess thorough working knowledge of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes; OSHA regulations; and the Arkansas Dental Practice Act.
- One year minimum experience as a registered dental assistant required if trained at CODA-accredited entity; Five years minimum experience if trained or made license eligible through a non-CODA accredited entity Must be currently licensed/certified in the State of Arkansas as a registered dental assistant; must possess permit for the following expanded functions: 1) radiography 2) coronal polishing and 3) nitrous oxide administration.
Additional Information:
Job Requirements:
- organize and assist dental hygienists in the delivery of dental procedures in Oral Health Clinic;
- guide hygiene patients through dental processes prior to treatment educate patients in oral hygiene
- instruction and provide postoperative instructions;
- perform assessments that include obtaining and reviewing patient health histories and
- taking/recording blood pressure and other vital signs;
- perform appropriate dental charting and treatment documentation in the electronic record;
- expose and process dental radiographs of diagnostic quality;
- administer nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia and monitor sedation cases;
- perform coronal polishing;
- perform in-office whitening.
- perform daily and routine maintenance of dental hygiene equipment as assigned;
- clean and sterilize dental instruments supplies and dental assist units and maintain
- organization and supply of sterilization area;
- establish and maintain an organized efficient cost-effective inventory control system
- continually monitoring supply levels and re-ordering by working with assigned purchaser ;
- maintain stock of daily supplies in all hygiene clinic rooms
- review daily schedules and resolve conflicts as necessary;
- perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties (answer telephones make
- appointments and other duties as assigned);
- assist with front desk/business administration duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stand: Frequently
Sit: Occasionally
Walk: Frequently
Bend crawl crouch kneel stoop or reach overhead: Frequently
Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
Use hands to touch handle or feel: Frequently
Talk: Continuously
Hear: Continuously
Taste or smell: Occasionally
Read concentrate think analytically: Continuously
Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment
Noise Level : Moderate
Visual Requirements: Color discrimination Depth perception Far visual acuity Near visual acuity
Hazards: Biological Chemical Dust Electrical Fumes/Gases/Odors Radiation Sharp objects/tools
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Balancing Crouching Grasping Hearing Kneeling Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Sharps Sitting Standing Stooping Talking Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Crouching Grasping Hearing Kneeling Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Sharps Sitting Standing Stooping Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Climbing
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
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