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UabDENTAL ASSISTANT III (2)
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Salary$16 – $26/hr
LocationUniversity
Also inUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
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Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program
Two (2) years of related experience
Strong knowledge and skills in assisting with dental surgeries
Managing inventory
Coordinating patient scheduling
Providing post-operative care instructions
Work experience may substitute for education requirement
Experience in Endodontics
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Operation of standard dental equipment
Proper sterilization of dental instruments
Familiar with dental clinic operations, including quality assurance processes
Regulatory requirements
Front desk management
Skills
Microsoft Excel
dental radiographs (X-rays)
dental instruments
dental equipment
sterilization equipment
About the role
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a DENTAL ASSISTANT III to be responsible for providing support in various dental procedures, assisting with surgical procedures, sedation, and anesthesia. Maintains surgery rooms and equipment, takes and processes radiographs of patients and dispenses supplies. Assists residents and faculty with anesthesia of all types to include conscious sedation, IV sedation, nitrous oxide and general anesthesia. Obtains patient consent. Attaches and detaches patient to monitor to access blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen saturation, recognizes abnormal readings and reports problems to resident/faculty surgeon. Charts patient vital signs throughout procedure. Verbally communicates pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patient. 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.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Assists residents and students during examinations and procedures, including surgeries; prepares treatment rooms for patient care; takes and develops dental radiographs (X-rays); and sterilizes and maintains dental instruments and equipment.
2.
Maintain inventory and order supplies and equipment while updating a shared tracking spreadsheet. Ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance within the clinic.
3.
Schedule patient appointments and manage the front desk to ensure a high-quality patient experience.
4.
Perform other duties as assigned.
(Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $26.00)
Requirements
Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
Experienced dental assistant with strong knowledge and skills in assisting with dental surgeries, managing inventory, coordinating patient scheduling, and providing post-operative care instructions. Experience in Endodontics is preferred.
Nice to have
Preferred hard skills: Include proficiency in Microsoft Excel, operation of standard dental equipment, and proper sterilization of dental instruments. Candidates should also be familiar with dental clinic operations, including quality assurance processes, regulatory requirements, and front desk management. Microsoft Excel, operating most dental equipment, and sterilization of dental instruments. Familiar with dental clinic operations to include quality assurance, regulatory requirements and front desk management.
Legal
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.