Dental Assistant Job at University of New England
Be a part of our mission of preparing dentists that are committed to serving the underserved communities in northern New England and beyond. No experience required! We are willing to train you for this integral role on our team as an entry-level Dental Assistant.
The University of New England College of Dental Medicine (UNE CDM) is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our Oral Health Center (OHC). The OHC Dental Assistant supports patient care at our teaching clinic and plays an important role in ensuring that our patients are provided with an overall positive experience each time they visit the OHC. This position reports to the Lead Dental Assistant and works with the clinical faculty, dental students, and other clinical support staff with a focus on chairside dental assisting and patient care support.
As a full-time, 40 hour per week employee of UNE CDM, you will have access to an outstanding benefit package that includes health and dental coverage, generous holiday schedule and PTO, retirement match, select position-related continuing education and development, and reduced college tuition for yourself, spouse/partner, and your dependents. A full list of benefits can be found here (
https://www.une.edu/hr/benefits). The starting wage for the Dental Assistant role is $19.25 an hour.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of this role include:
- Perform all procedures as allowed under state regulations and rules.
- Help patients feel comfortable, assist with the explanation of treatment, assist student or faculty provider chairside, acquire intra-oral images and radiographs (x-rays), and communicate patient post-visit instructions/aftercare
- Maintain the OHC’s infection control policies and procedures and monitor/ensure provider compliance
- Monitor, clean, and disinfect clinic operatories and support spaces; report equipment failures; maintain/record logs related to instrument, material and equipment dispensing and quality assurance
- Prepare, dispense, sterilize, store, and properly maintain dental instruments/supplies/equipment according to the manufacturers’ instructions
- Collect and record patient information using electronic technology
- Answer phones, register patients, and schedule patient appointments
- Check-in patients and collect payment
- Provide support to the faculty and students in the event of a patient medical emergency
- Exhibit a professional appearance and demeanor and support the educational mission of the college, including role modeling and teaching students how to function as dental assistants on the dental team
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Preferred candidate is someone with:
- Desire to work as a productive team member
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Base knowledge of modern dental assisting and experience with patient electronic health record system, computer, printer, scanner, calculator, fax machine, copy machine, and telephone are a plus, but are not required.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors will not be permitted to have an adverse influence upon decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
In order to protect the health and safety of the UNE community, UNE requires all students enrolled in classes on our campuses and all on-campus employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the start of employment. The University allows for religious and medical exemptions to the policy. If you believe you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption to the vaccine policy you may seek the exemption through Human Resources after receiving this conditional offer of employment. Please note that no person to whom the policy applies will be finally employed or permitted to work if they are not fully vaccinated unless they request an exemption and are granted one.
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