Job Description

Job Description---

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer. We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team!

The Dental Assistant provides chair side dental assistance, prepares and sterilizes equipment. Document patient care and take and develop x-rays. May provide administrative assistance. Assists the dentists and residents during a variety of treatment procedures.

Essential Duties:
Prepares set-up trays for anesthetic, operative, prosthetic, periodontal, prophylactic, endodontic, and orthodontic dentistry.
Prepares dental equipment and materials for treatment.
Takes and develops dental radiographs (x-rays).
Follows infection control protocol and prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
Greets patient and gets them situated in the treatment room.
Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
Takes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
May perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer.
Schedules appointments, answers phones, data entry, and orders supplies.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.
Please Attach a Resume and Dental Assistant License


Job Requirements---

Required education: High School Diploma/GED, AND:
6 months experience as a Dental Assistant.
Certifications/Licenses:
Required to have CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
Preferred: Dental Assistant Permit from the OK Board of Dentistry.
Ideal candidates would possess any certifications from Oklahoma Board of Dentistry in: Radiation Protection and Safety, Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride, Placement of Pit and Fissure Sealants, Assisting in the Administration of Nitrous Oxide.
Working Conditions:
Physical: Standing for long periods of time. Manual dexterity. Speaking, listening, walking and reaching.
Environmental: Clinic Environment. Exposure to infectious diseases and blood borne pathogens.
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

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