Dental Assistant Prn - Oral Health Clinic

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Four-handed dentistry training
Current arkansas dental license
Radiography and coronal polishing permit
The Dental Assistant will support dentists during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, and provide excellent patient care in a collaborative healthcare environment

Job Summary

  • The Dental Assistant will support dentists during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, and provide excellent patient care in a collaborative healthcare environment.
  • Candidates must be licensed in Arkansas with specific permits for radiography, coronal polishing, and nitrous oxide administration to perform expanded functions.
  • The role involves performing assessments, taking vital signs, administering sedation, and maintaining an organized inventory system within the Oral Health Clinic.

Matching Summary

The Dental Assistant will support dentists during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, and provide excellent patient care in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision plans available; Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Four-handed dentistry training
  • Current Arkansas dental license
  • Radiography and coronal polishing permit
  • Nitrous oxide administration certification
  • OSHA regulations knowledge
  • CDT codes proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication skills
  • Organized workflow management
  • Patient comfort focus
  • Team collaboration mindset

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED plus dental assisting program completion
  • Minimum 1 year of dental assistant experience
  • Current Arkansas Registered Dental Assistant license
  • Permit for radiography, coronal polishing, and nitrous oxide
  • 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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