Dental Assistant - Oral Health Clinic

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Four-handed dentistry training
Current dental terminology codes 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.
  • Candidates must possess a thorough working knowledge of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes, OSHA regulations, and the Arkansas Dental Practice Act.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement matching up to 10%, and education discounts for staff.

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; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement match up to 10%; Education discount available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Four-handed dentistry training
  • Current Dental Terminology codes 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
  • Commitment to patient comfort
  • Team collaboration experience
  • Clerical and administrative duties

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED plus dental assisting training program
  • Minimum 1 year of 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 United States

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