Dental Assistant II - University of Louisville : Job Details

Department: Location: Health Sciences Center Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R107468 Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED and two or more years of dental assisting experience. One year of surgical assisting experience and/or Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) or Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA), radiology certification, CPR certification. Additional certification may be required based on dental specialty. (3 Hourly) Position Description: The University of Louisville School of Dentistry prepares students for a career in Dentistry. UofL Dental Associates also known as the faculty private practice clinic, is where faculty instructors provide dental care directly to patients. The School of Dentistry is seeking to hire a Dental Assistant II. This position works chairside as a dental assistant in the faculty private practice clinic located at 501 South Preston Street, Louisville, KY. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the faculty, peers and supervisors to deliver customer service oriented and patient centered care.
• Serve as chairside dental assistant to dentists as an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) or a surgical assistant, providing four hand dental assisting as needed.
• Greet, seat, and schedule patients as needed.
• Maintain the stock of supplies throughout the clinic, and order as needed.
• Stock, prepare, organize, break down and clean operatories.
• Sterilize clinic instruments following appropriate infection control procedures.
• Take radiographs as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA, OSHA and Infection Control compliance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate will have experience as a Dental Assistant and with an electronic health record database. Will be nationally certified Dental Assistant, EDDA Certified, Certified in Dental Radiology preferred. General knowledge of Oral Hygiene and radiation safety. Competencies

• Initiative: Exhibits capacity to act independently. Demonstrates effort to accomplish tasks and meet organizational needs. Take independent action where appropriate and utilize sound judgement.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates understanding of team goals and works cooperatively with peer(s) to achieve those goals.
• Adaptability and flexibility: Adapts to new situations in a positive manner and responds appropriately to learning and applying new skills.
• Communication: Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Listens well and responds appropriately. Maintains open communication. Has good rapport with patients, peers and supervisors.
• Organized: Employee demonstrates the ability to plan, prioritize and organize tasks.

Benefits - The University of Louisville has an exceptional benefits package; to learn more about our benefits please visit here Target Compensation Maximum: $28.55 Target Compensation Minimum: $19.03 Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-###-####.