Closing Date:
05/29/2026
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Shift Vary (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
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):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu
ICE | PCPHSL Oral Health Clinical
Department's Website:
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. This position will work in the operating room as well as the clinic.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED PLUS completion of a dental assisting training program AND a minimum of 1 year of experience as a dental assistant.
Must be currently licensed/certified in the State of Arkansas as a registered dental assistant
Candidates 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 a thorough working knowledge of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes, OSHA regulations, and the Arkansas Dental Practice Act.
Must possess a permit for the following expanded functions: 1) radiography, 2) coronal polishing, and 3) nitrous oxide administration.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Organize and assist dental hygienists in the delivery of dental procedures in the Oral Health Clinic
Guide patients through dental processes before treatment,
Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions
Perform assessments that include obtaining and reviewing patient health histories
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 ofthe sterilization area
Establish and maintain an organized, efficient, cost-effective inventory control system
Continually monitoring supply levels and re-ordering by working with athe ssigned purchaser
Maintain a 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
Perform duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
"Commensurate with education and experience"
Required Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Other (see special instructions for details), Proof of Veteran Status
Nitrous Certification required
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
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.
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sharps, Sitting, Talking, Walking
Feeling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion
Grasping
No
Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.
The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
