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Job Title:Dental Surgical AssistantDepartment:Dentistry | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesiology

Dental Assistant-Senior serves as dental surgical assistant in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) within the College of Dentistry; provides direct, hands-on assistance throughout a wide range of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures working for a variety of faculty and resident surgeons; works with dental students; performs x-ray functions; responsible for infection control; prepares and distributes instruments; supports community outreach efforts; stocks supplies; works off-site as scheduled; participates in the establishment and maintenance of a positive, professional, and patient-centered workplace; committed to completion of patient care regardless of pre-assigned work hours; may work occasional scheduled or unscheduled overtime as necessitated by patient care needs;

This position requires successful completion of background and drug & alcohol screening.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Pay: $19.52-$26.06/hour

Minimum Education Required
Per Classified Civil Svc Specs
Required Qualifications
Current BLS certification and radiographer license required at all times throughout employment; AAOMS anesthesia assistant certification required within four (4) months of hire; dental assistant experience; considerable surgical environment experience, preferably in a dental setting; experience with multiple implant systems; experience with/knowledge of a wide variety of dental and dental surgical instruments;

Additional Information:Location:Postle Hall (0024)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift

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