full-time 2 months ago
DENTAL ASSISTANT II
University of Alabama, Birmingham
1720 2nd Ave South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294, Birmingham
15.50 - 25.20/hr
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DENTAL ASSISTANT II
University of Alabama at Birmingham
This position will work as a Dental Assistant in the Orthodontics clinic.
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 Skills
Certification and experience in Dental Assisting
Ability to work as team and communicate effectively.
Hourly Range: $15.50-$25.20
Qualifications
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required.
Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location: University
Job Category: Clerical & Administrative
Organization: 329600000 Orthodontics
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite
DENTAL ASSISTANT II
University of Alabama at Birmingham
This position will work as a Dental Assistant in the Orthodontics clinic.
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 Skills
Certification and experience in Dental Assisting
Ability to work as team and communicate effectively.
Hourly Range: $15.50-$25.20
Qualifications
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required.
Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location: University
Job Category: Clerical & Administrative
Organization: 329600000 Orthodontics
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite
About University of Alabama, Birmingham
UAB Dentistry is part of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, offering integrated research and clinical platforms to improve patient care. Located in a vibrant metro area, UAB Dentistry provides education, research, and service for the real world.
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