Senior Dental Assistant

University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
30+ days ago

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Skills

Administrative Skillsunmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Dentistryunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Periodonticsunmatched
Polishingunmatched
Radiation Safetyunmatched
Sterilizationunmatched

Description

Pay Range: Targeted salary up to $43,800 depending on education and experience.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel: Not required

Position Introduction:

The OU College of Dentistry seeks an experienced Senior Dental Assistant to join the Diagnostic and Preventative Sciences Department working in Periodontics. The selected candidate will provide chair side dental assistance, prepare and sterilize equipment, and provide administrative assistance within the Periodontic Clinic.

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Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED
2 years experience performing chair side dental assistance.

Equivalency/Substitution: Possession of a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential may be substituted for1 year of dental assisting experience

Required Certifications and Licenses:

Current Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Current CPR Certification
Required to have 2 of the 4 Certifications from Oklahoma Board of Dentistry:
- Radiation Protection and Safety
- Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride
- Placement of Pit and Fissure Sealants
- Assisting in the Administration of Nitrous Oxide

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes