University of Alabama at Birmingham

DENTAL ASSISTANT II - (2) DOTHAN, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham  •  $30k - $50k/yr  •  University, FL (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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DENTAL ASSISTANT II - (2) DOTHAN, AL - (T232670)

 
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry Dental Clinic (Dothan, AL) is seeking to hire a Dental Assistant II in support of the UAB School of Dentistry Dothan teaching clinic. The DA II will work under the general direction and supervision of the Dental Clinic Coordinator, the Lead Dentist and Clinical Faculty who render and supervise patient care and dental students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Responsible for providing support in various dental procedures. 
  2. Maintains surgery rooms and equipment, takes and processes radiographs of patients and dispenses supplies. 
  3. Sterilizes and cleans all surgical instruments, supplies and dental assist units. 
  4. Disposes of infectious waste according to established procedures. 
  5. Takes radiographs of patients as requested by doctor. 
  6. Processes and mounts film, ensuring quality results. 
  7. Breaks down and cleans equipment, replenishing solutions as required. 
  8. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of department. 
  9. Answers phones, takes messages and makes appointments, explains and receives payment for procedures, etc. 
  10. Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn to geriatric. 
 
(Hourly Rate:  $15.00  -  $25.19)
 
 
 
 

Qualifications

 
Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player, with a focus on exceptional patient care. This individual will work with the team to provide excellence in patient care, supporting faculty and trainees.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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

 329001010 Extramural Dentistry

Employee Status

 Regular
Shift Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) Onsite
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