Dental Assistant II

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a DENTAL ASSISTANT II to be responsible for providing support in various dental procedures. Maintains surgery rooms and equipment, takes and processes radiographs of patients and dispenses supplies.

Sterilizes and cleans all surgical instruments, supplies and dental assist units. Disposes of infectious waste according to established procedures. Takes radiographs of patients as requested by doctor.

Processes and mounts film, ensuring quality results. Breaks down and cleans equipment, replenishing solutions as required. 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.

(Hourly Rate: $15.00 - $19.50)

Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

The ideal candidate will be a trained/certified dental assistant with clinical experience in dental patient care. Experience in assisting orthodontics and bilingual is a plus.