Dental Assistant - Oral Health Clinic

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR, US
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% retirement matching, and education discounts for staff.
  • Candidates must be licensed in Arkansas with permits for radiography, coronal polishing, and nitrous oxide administration.

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

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 workflow management
  • Patient comfort focus
  • Team collaboration mindset
  • Efficient inventory control

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Completion of dental assisting training program
  • Minimum 1 year experience as dental assistant
  • Arkansas Registered Dental Assistant license
  • Permits for radiography, coronal polishing, and nitrous oxide
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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