Dental Assistant - Student Clinics

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OU HSC) is one of the nation's few academic health centers with all health-related colleges - Allied Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and the Graduate College.  OU HSC serves approximately 4,000 students in more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs on campuses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer. OU HSC is looking for a Dental Assistant to join the team! The Dental Assistant will be Responsible for inventory procurement, receiving, maintenance, and distribution.

Duties: 

• Provides chair side dental assistance, prepares and sterilizes equipment
• Document patient care and take and develop x-rays
• May provide administrative assistance
• Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures to include but not limited to placement of bases and liners and placement and removal of rubber dams, insertion, finishing, and removal of temporary restorations
• Prepares set-up trays for anesthetic, operative, prosthetic, periodontal, prophylactic, endodontic, and orthodontic dentistry
• Prepares dental equipment and materials for treatment
• Takes and develops dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Performs patient charting as instructed by the dentist
• Follows infection control protocol and prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment
• Greets patient and gets them situated in the treatment room
• Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
• Takes impressions of patient's teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
• May perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
• Schedules appointments, answers phones, data entry, and orders supplies
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position

Education: High School Diploma or GED AND:

• 6 months as a Dental Assistant

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept completion of a dental assisting program, possession of a valid Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit, AND possession of the Radiation Safety and Protection certification from the OK Board of Dentistry in lieu of required experience

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines
• Ability to provide patient care and customer service
• Ability to multitask
• Must have a professional and positive attitude

Certifications:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)

Working Conditions:

• Physical: Standing for long periods of time. Manual dexterity. Speaking, walking, stooping, and bending.
• Environmental: Clinic Environment

Diversity Statement: The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community by recognizing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.