Pay Range: Targeted salary range of $16.54/hour - $21.06/hour, based on experience.
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday Standard / Fixed Schedule
Travel: Not required
Position Introduction
Provides chair-side dental assistance to students, faculty and residents in the Dental Clinic for dental procedures. Fills out and updates pertinent patient information in the correct charts/systems. Makes sure equipment and room are sterilized and ready for patient and faculty/students/residents.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 2 years experience performing chair side dental assistance.
Equivalency/Substitution: Possession of a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential may be substituted for1 year of dental assisting experience.
Required Certifications and Licenses
- Current Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Required to have 2 of the 4 Certifications from Oklahoma Board of Dentistry:
- Radiation Protection and Safety
- Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride
- Placement of Pit and Fissure Sealants
- Assisting in the Administration of Nitrous Oxide
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes