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University of Louisville Dental Assistant I (Owensboro, KY) in Louisville, Kentucky
Minimum Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent and one or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience. Grade 2Position Description:The Dental Assistant I position is located at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry Owensboro, KY dental practice, 2811 New Hartford Rd Suite A Owensboro, KY. This position works as a chairside dental assistant, working with dental providers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This position will work with the faculty, peers and supervisors to deliver customer service oriented and patient centered care. Duties may include:Work with the dental faculty to deliver customer service oriented and patient centered care within the clinic.Serve as chairside dental assistant to dentists providing four hand dental assisting as needed in patient care.Mix and deliver materials when appropriate.Greet, seat, and schedule patients.Maintain 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.Provide instruction to dental hygiene and dental students on proper assisting techniques and dental protocol.Assist the Clinic Supervisor to make next patient appointments, when appropriate.Assist the Clinic Supervisor in maintaining the accuracy of Electronic Health Records.Maintain HIPPA, OSHA and Infection Control compliance at all times.Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers 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 employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.