Dental Assistant Iii

Dental Assistant III

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a DENTAL ASSISTANT III to be responsible for providing support in various dental procedures, assisting with surgical procedures, sedation, and anesthesia. Maintains surgery rooms and equipment, takes and processes radiographs of patients and dispenses supplies. Assists residents and faculty with anesthesia of all types to include conscious sedation, IV sedation, nitrous oxide and general anesthesia.

Obtains patient consent. Attaches and detaches patient to monitor to access blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen saturation, recognizes abnormal readings and reports problems to resident/faculty surgeon. Charts patient vital signs throughout procedure. Verbally communicates pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patient. 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 all patients ages newborn to geriatric. Responsibilities include assisting residents and students during examinations and procedures, including surgeries; preparing treatment rooms for patient care; taking and developing dental radiographs (X-rays); and sterilizing and maintaining dental instruments and equipment. Maintain inventory and order supplies and equipment while updating a shared tracking spreadsheet. Ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance within the clinic.

Schedule patient appointments and manage the front desk to ensure a high-quality patient experience. Perform other duties as assigned. (Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $26.00)

Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Experienced dental assistant with strong knowledge and skills in assisting with dental surgeries, managing inventory, coordinating patient scheduling, and providing post-operative care instructions. Experience in Endodontics is preferred. Preferred hard skills include proficiency in Microsoft Excel, operation of standard dental equipment, and proper sterilization of dental instruments.

Candidates should also be familiar with dental clinic operations, including quality assurance processes, regulatory requirements, and front desk management.