Dental Assistant - Oral Health Clinic

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Four-handed dentistry training
Current dental terminology knowledge
Osha regulations compliance
The Dental Assistant will support dentists during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and provide excellent patient care

Job Summary

  • The Dental Assistant will support dentists during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and provide excellent patient care.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, up to 10% matched retirement contributions, and education discounts.
  • Candidates must be currently licensed/certified in the State of Arkansas as a registered dental assistant with specific expanded function permits.

Matching Summary

The Dental Assistant will support dentists during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and provide excellent patient care.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Four-handed dentistry training
  • Current Dental Terminology knowledge
  • OSHA regulations compliance
  • Arkansas Dental Practice Act knowledge
  • Radiography permit required
  • Coronal polishing permit required
  • Nitrous oxide administration permit

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication skills
  • Organized and efficient
  • Commitment to patient comfort
  • Teamwork and diversity focus

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED plus dental assisting training program
  • Minimum 1 year experience as a dental assistant
  • Currently licensed/certified in Arkansas as Registered Dental Assistant
  • Permit for radiography, coronal polishing, and nitrous oxide administration
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the US

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