St. Louis University

Jesuit university in St. Louis, MO

Dental Assistant

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Full-timeSt. Louis, MO, USA$18 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Six months of experience or training as a dental assistant is required.
Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology is required.
Ability to operate dental equipment is required.
Ability to provide imaging services is required.
Ability to maintain infection control and sterilization of dental equipment is required.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA policy is required.
Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team while managing multiple tasks is required.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care and assist dentists during patient examinations and treatments.
Prepare clinical areas, operatories, instrument trays, and materials for procedures across multiple disciplines.
Review each discipline's schedule and prepare appropriately for the day, including minimal periodontal charting.
Provide imaging services and use four-handed dentistry.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and apply knowledge of dental procedures.
Use special solutions and sterilization bags, dispose of biohazardous materials appropriately, and maintain infection control.
Clean, oil, and sterilize equipment.
Communicate professionally with the Dental Assistant team, faculty, and residents.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A Certified Dental Assistant credential is preferred.

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Dental Assistant provides exemplary patient care and assists dentists during examination and treatment of patients. This position also prepares clinical areas, instruments, and materials, provides imaging services, and utilizes four-handed dentistry. This position involves periodontal charting and instructs patients in oral hygiene and have a firm grasp of dental procedures. The Dental Assistant will professionally communicate with the Dental Assistant team, faculty, and residents, while providing exemplary patient care.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSBILITIES

Utilizes special solutions and sterilization bags; disposes of biohazard accordingly andmaintains infection control
Prepares operatories and instrument trays for procedures for multiple disciplines
Reviews schedule for each discipline to properly prepare for the day; minimal periodontal charting
Cleans, oils, andsterilizes equipment
Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Excellent communications skills
Team player and ability to multi-task
Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
Ability to operate dental equipment
Ability to provide imaging services
Ability to maintain infection control and sterilization of dental equipment
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA policy

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or the equivalent
Six months of experience or training as a dental assistant

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Hours for this position are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Starting at $18.00 per hour, with pay based on experience.

Function

Dental Staff

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

About the Company

St. Louis University

Jesuit university in St. Louis, MO

St. Louis University is the database name for Saint Louis University, a private Catholic and Jesuit research university in St. Louis, Missouri. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education and operates an additional campus in Madrid.

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