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Job Type
Full-time
Description
A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking an non-exempt Float Dental Assistant on the Mesa, Arizona campus.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist students/residents and/or faculty.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of operatories used in the surgery department.
- Oversee and track inventory ordering when needed.
- Responsible for organizing inventory, reconciliation and assisting with resolving discrepancies.
- Balance two inventory locations on campus.
- Facilitate equipment check out.
- Provide feedback on supply usage and possible cost savings measures.
- Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality customer service for all campus stakeholders across all communication channels.
- Maintain suction Lines and DUWL.
- Responsible for clinic department closure i.e: transport instruments to sterilization, computer/monitor shutdown, close vertical blinds, turn N2O off, Organize operatories, etc. as assigned/necessary.
- Process biopsies (Oral/Perio Surgery).
- Participate in staff meetings and other departmental meetings such as weekly meetings with students.
- Continuing education course attendance.
- CPR certification course to maintain current CPR certification.
Requirements
Skills & Experience:
Highly preferred:
- Experience with inventory tracking systems and basic supply change process.
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Proficient with basic computer and data entry skills.
- Previous inventory or supply room experience.
Required:
- Must be CPR and X-Ray certified.
- Must have 2-3 years previous dental assisting experience, CDA preferred.
- At least one year electronic healthcare records (EHR) software experience.
- Knowledgeable in OSHA standards, aseptic procedures, HIPAA regulations, sterilization, infection control, and all dental procedures and supplies.
- Uphold professional appearance.
- Must be flexible, able to change assignments with little direction.
- Must work well independently and in a group environment.
A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.