Senior Dental Assistant

Senior Dental Assistant

• 492941
• Oklahoma City
• Health/Wellness Services
• College of Dentistry
• C05

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Pay Range: Targeted salary $19.00/hour, depending on experience.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule

Travel: Not required

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Position Introduction:

The OU College of Dentistry is seeking a Senior Dental Assistant to fill a vacancy in our AEGD Clinic. This position provides chair-side dental assistance to faculty and residents in the AEGD Clinic for dental procedures. This individual will also fill out and update pertinent patient information in the correct charts/systems. Along with make sure equipment and room are sterilized and ready for patient and faculty/students/residents.

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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