T219368 - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
About the Job
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a DENTAL ASSISTANT III TO BE responsible for providing support in various dental procedures for the Graduate Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial clinic. Maintains surgery rooms and equipment, takes and processes radiographs of patients and dispenses supplies. Sterilizes and cleans all surgical instruments, supplies, and dental assists units. Disposes of infectious waste according to established procedures. Takes radiographs of patients as requested by doctor. Processes and mounts film, ensuring quality results. Breaks down and cleans equipment, replenishing solutions as required. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of department. Answers phones, takes messages and makes appointments, explains and receives payment for procedures, etc. Responds to the unique needs of cancer patients. Knowledge of basic principles of infection control Knowledge of common dental instruments Ability to communicate effectively.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists residents, faculty and students during procedures. Dispenses dental supplies to students and residents.
- Maintains surgery rooms in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Sterilizes and cleans all surgical instruments, supplies, and dental assist units.
- Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of department.
- Ensures all patient documentation is maintained in a complete and accurate manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
(Hourly Rate: %2416.00 - %2426.00)
Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteranrsquo;s status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UABrsquo;s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Educationrsquo;s Office for Civil Rights, or both. UABrsquo;s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-934-5493, amcdew@uab.edu.
