Dental Assistant I

Job Description

About the Job

Department: University of Louisville School of Dentistry

Location: 501 S. Preston Street, Louisville, KY (Non-Campus Other)

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Regular

Job Req ID: R108118

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 6 months of dental assisting experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• Completion of a formal dental assisting training program and externship is acceptable.
• CPR certification.

Position Description

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is actively seeking a Dental Assistant I to join its team. This position primarily functions as a chairside dental assistant within our graduate specialty dental practice area, located at 501 S. Preston Street in Louisville, KY.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist providers at chairside during dental procedures.
• Review and maintain patient charts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare operatories, instruments, supplies, and necessary paperwork prior to patient arrival.
• Maintain the clinic environment and assist with patient screenings.
• Perform specific functions and procedures related to the specialty area of practice.
• Instruct patients in proper oral hygiene techniques.
• Supervise patients during their visit and perform tasks such as mixing materials and taking vital signs.
• Dispense pre-medication as directed by the provider.
• Instruct patients in post-treatment care instructions.
• Handle dental emergencies in accordance with established protocols.
• Cross-train with other employees in the area as specified by the supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.
• Forward supply requests and maintain inventory control.
• Stock cubicles and ensure supplies are readily available.
• Perform various laboratory duties as assigned.
• Order all outside dental supplies from vendors and create an ongoing catalog for supply management.
• Distribute sterilized trays and instruments to operatories.
• Receive and prepare contaminated instruments for sterilization.
• Set up and tear down operatories following strict infection control guidelines.
• Clean dental equipment according to established protocols.
• Scan orthodontic models into axiUm using Motion view for electronic records.

Benefits

The University of Louisville offers an exceptional benefits package. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, please visit here.

Compensation

Target Compensation Minimum: $16.51

Target Compensation Maximum: $24.77

Compensation will be commensurate with candidate experience and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to providing equal opportunities based on merit without unlawful discrimination. This includes non-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. The University also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable federal acts. It is the University’s policy that no employee or applicant be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any aspect of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and working conditions. Demographic information collected during the application process is for aggregate reporting requirements only and is not considered in hiring decisions.

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 employment@louisville.edu or by phone at 502-852-6258.