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Type of Position: Other Health Care - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.
Department: CHP | Oral Health Clinic Staff
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Summary of Job Duties: The Dental Assistant provides support to dental faculty, dental students, and dental residents of the UAMS Oral Health Clinic. The Dental Assistant will organize and assist in the delivery of dental procedures in the Oral Health Clinic and UAMS operating rooms. The Oral Health Clinic is responsible for delivering comprehensive dental care and for assisting in the promotion of dental education at UAMS and throughout the State of Arkansas. The clinic will serve as a pathway to student and resident education for dental assisting, dental hygiene, and dentalstudents as well as advanced education dental residents. This position functions in a primary support role toward the general operations and maintenance of the clinic. This position will be instrumental in the achievement of the overall goals of the Center for Dental Education by supporting and coordinating the tasks necessary to the provision of stellar dental services to the patients of the Oral Health Clinic
Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED
- Candidate must have completed a dental assisting training program. Candidate must meet the training qualifications in order to be considered and are advised to contact the training facility/source to verify accreditation status.
- Must be trained in four-handed dentistry; Must possess thorough working knowledge of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes; OSHA regulations; and the Arkansas Dental Practice Act.
- One year minimum experience preferred as a registered dental assistant required if trained at CODA-accredited entity; Five years minimum experience preferred if trained or made license eligible through a non-CODA accredited entity. Must be currently licensed/certified in the State of Arkansas as a registered dental assistant; must possess permit for the following expanded functions: 1) radiography, 2) coronal polishing, and 3) nitrous oxide administration.
Additional Information:
Patient Care
- Organizes and assist dentists, dental students, dental hygienists, and residents in the delivery of dental procedures in Oral Health Clinic and UAMS operating rooms;
- Guides patients through dental processes prior to treatment, educate patients in oral hygiene instruction, and provide postoperative instructions;
- Performs assessments that include obtaining and reviewing patient health histories and taking/recording blood pressure and other vital signs;
- Performs appropriate dental charting and treatment documentation in the electronic record;
- Exposes and process dental radiographs of diagnostic quality;
- Administers nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia and monitor sedation cases;
- Performs coronal polishing;
- Takes alginate impressions, pour, and trim models;
- Fabricates night guards, bleaching trays, splints, custom trays, and temporary crowns;
- Prepares lab prescription forms, ship and receive lab cases, and maintain record of lab orders;
- Performs in-office whitening.
Inventory and Clinic Maintenance
- Performs daily and routine maintenance of dental equipment as assigned;
- Cleans and sterilize dental instruments, supplies, and dental assist units and maintain organization and supply of sterilization area;
- Establishes and maintain an organized, efficient, cost-effective inventory control system, continually monitoring supply levels and re-ordering by working with assigned purchaser ;
- Maintains stock of daily supplies in all clinic rooms
Administrative
- Reviews daily schedules and resolve conflicts as necessary;
- Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties (answer telephones, make appointments, explain and receive payment for procedures, and other duties as assigned);
- Assists with front desk/business administration duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants: A copy of your current dental assistant license and BLS certification must be provided to hajohnson2@uams.edu
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity: N/A
Frequent Physical Activity: N/A
Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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