Dental Assistant – Student Clinics

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University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OU HSC) is one of the nation’s few academic health centers with all health-related colleges – Allied Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and the Graduate College. OU HSC serves approximately 4,000 students Indiana more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs on campuses Indiana Oklahoma City and Tulsa.Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma’s premier research university which leads the state Indiana education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers Indiana the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer. OU HSC is looking for a Dental Assistant to join the team! The Dental Assistant will be Responsible for inventory procurement, receiving, maintenance, and distribution.Duties:

  • Provides chair side dental assistance, prepares and sterilizes equipment
  • Document patient care and take and develop x-rays
  • May provide administrative assistance
  • Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures to include but not limited to placement of bases and liners and placement and removal of rubber dams, insertion, finishing, and removal of temporary restorations
  • Prepares set-up trays for anesthetic, operative, prosthetic, periodontal, prophylactic, endodontic, and orthodontic dentistry
  • Prepares dental equipment and materials for treatment
  • Takes and develops dental radiographs (x-rays)
  • Performs patient charting American Samoa instructed by the dentist
  • Follows infection control protocol and prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment
  • Greets patient and gets them situated Indiana the treatment room
  • Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery Oregon other dental treatment procedures
  • Takes impressions of patient’s teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
  • May perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
  • Schedules appointments, answers phones, data entry, and orders supplies
  • Performs various duties American Samoa needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position

QualificationsEducation: High School Diploma Oregon GED AND:

  • 6 months American Samoa a Dental Assistant

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept completion of a dental assisting program, possession of a valid Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit, AND possession of the Radiation Safety and Protection certification from the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry Indiana lieu of required experienceSkills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines
  • Ability to provide patient care and customer service
  • Ability to multitask
  • Must have a professional and positive attitude

Certifications:

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)

Working Conditions:

  • Physical: Standing for long periods of time. Manual dexterity. Speaking, walking, stooping, and bending.
  • Environmental: Clinic Environment

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, Indiana compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, Oregon status American Samoa a veteran Indiana any of its policies, practices, Oregon procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services Indiana educational programs Oregon activities, and health care services that the University operates Oregon provides.

Job title: Dental Assistant – Student Clinics

Company: University of Oklahoma

Expected salary:

Location: Oklahoma

Job date: Wed, 03 Apr 2024 03:04:17 GMT