Sr. Dental Assistant; H

Sr. Dental Assistant (H)

University of Miami – Full Time Staff position.

The Senior Dental Assistant oversees and supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials. The incumbent assists dentists during procedures, performs minor procedures as permitted by the Dental Practice Act, and maintains a safe, efficient, and compliant clinical environment.

• Makes provisions to ensure patients are welcomed, comforted, and seated.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
• Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, and cleans and polishes removable appliances.
• Fabricates temporary restorations and takes impressions / intraoral scans.
• Maintains emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment, protecting patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control protocols.
• Ensures proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and coordinating repairs.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory, checking stock, anticipating needs, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

• Obtains vital signs and patient information for inclusion in the medical record.
• Prepares exam room for examination.
• Assists with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handling instruments/materials to the doctor as directed.
• Assists all dental and surgical providers with all in‑office procedures, set up, instrumentation, kits, and any other needs required by the procedure being performed.
• Provides patients with basic instructions and information regarding examination / procedures.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments; observes the principles of sterile technique in performing duties.
• Turns over rooms in a timely manner to expedite care and efficiency.
• Cleans all patient room surfaces in accordance with UHealth’s infection control and patient safety guidelines.
• Performs basic dental imaging, handles imaging devices such as X‑ray machines (static and portable), 3D scanners, etc.
• Processes surgical specimens, collects and oversees lab pick‑up.
• Maintains integrity of all department/division logs (e.g., dental lab logs, specimen logs, sedation logs, medication logs, crash cart logs, etc.).
• Maintains accurate and complete patient record/documentation.
• Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies and assists in performing clerical duties.
• Escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations.
• Cross‑trains and cross‑covers other areas or clinics based on departmental need; travel offsite may be necessary.
• Performs other duties as required for department operational needs.

• Associate degree or Technical Certificate (CDA or Expanded Functions).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certification may be considered.

Employment type:

Full‑time Staff. Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level. Industry: Higher Education.
Job Status:
Full time.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.