Dental Assistant/Oral Surgery Assistant - Univ of Louisville Dental School - Louisville, KY

Assist providers at chairside; review and maintain patient charts; prepare operatories, instruments, supplies and paperwork prior to patient arrival.
Maintain clinic, assist with screening; perform specific functions and procedures related to specialty area; instruct patients in oral hygiene.
Supervise patients, mix materials, take vital signs, etc.; dispense pre-medication; instruct patients in post-treatment; handle emergencies.
Cross-train with other employees in area as specified by supervisor and perform duties as assigned.
Forward supply requests; maintain inventory control and stock cubicles, etc.
Perform laboratory duties as assigned. Order all outside supplies with dental vendors and create an ongoing catalog for supplies.
Distribute sterilized trays and instruments; receive and prepare contaminated instruments; set up/tear down operatories to infection control guidelines; clean equipment.

Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED and two or more years of dental assisting experience. Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) or Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA), radiology certification, CPR certification.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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