full-time 21 days ago
Senior Dental Assistant
University of Oklahoma
1100 N Lindsay, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
21.06/hr
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Job Description
Job no: 493164
Work type: Technical
Location: Oklahoma City
Categories: Health/Wellness Services
Pay Range: Targeted hourly pay of $21.06, depending on education and experience.
Benefits Eligible: True
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Travel: Not required
Position Introduction:
The OU College of Dentistry seeks an experienced Senior Dental Assistant to join the Diagnostic & Preventive Sciences department working in the Oral Diagnosis & Radiology Division. The selected candidate will provide radiographic dental assistance to students, faculty and residents in the College with concentration on taking dental radiographs. The individual will ensure all patient information is input and any updates to patient records is correct and accurate in the charts and health systems. The individual selected will also ensure all equipment and rooms are sterilized and prepared for the next patient, faculty, student and/or resident.
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Required Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED
2 years experience performing chair side dental assistance.
Equivalency/Substitution: Possession of a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential may be substituted for1 year of dental assisting experience
Required Certifications and Licenses:
Current Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Current CPR Certification
Required to have 2 of the 4 Certifications from Oklahoma Board of Dentistry:
Radiation Protection and Safety
Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride
Placement of Pit and Fissure Sealants
Assisting in the Administration of Nitrous Oxide
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Advertised: 10 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Work type: Technical
Location: Oklahoma City
Categories: Health/Wellness Services
Pay Range: Targeted hourly pay of $21.06, depending on education and experience.
Benefits Eligible: True
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Travel: Not required
Position Introduction:
The OU College of Dentistry seeks an experienced Senior Dental Assistant to join the Diagnostic & Preventive Sciences department working in the Oral Diagnosis & Radiology Division. The selected candidate will provide radiographic dental assistance to students, faculty and residents in the College with concentration on taking dental radiographs. The individual will ensure all patient information is input and any updates to patient records is correct and accurate in the charts and health systems. The individual selected will also ensure all equipment and rooms are sterilized and prepared for the next patient, faculty, student and/or resident.
View full job description.
Required Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED
2 years experience performing chair side dental assistance.
Equivalency/Substitution: Possession of a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential may be substituted for1 year of dental assisting experience
Required Certifications and Licenses:
Current Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Current CPR Certification
Required to have 2 of the 4 Certifications from Oklahoma Board of Dentistry:
Radiation Protection and Safety
Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride
Placement of Pit and Fissure Sealants
Assisting in the Administration of Nitrous Oxide
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Advertised: 10 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
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