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UabDENTAL ASSISTANT II - (2) DOTHAN, AL
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Salary$15 – $25/hr
LocationUniversity
Also inDothan, AL
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required
Work experience may substitute for education requirement
Highly motivated, detail-oriented team player with a focus on exceptional patient care
About the role
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry Dental Clinic (Dothan, AL) is seeking to hire a Dental Assistant II in support of the UAB School of Dentistry Dothan teaching clinic. The DA II will work under the general direction and supervision of the Dental Clinic Coordinator, the Lead Dentist and Clinical Faculty who render and supervise patient care and dental students.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Responsible for providing support in various dental procedures.
2.
Maintains surgery rooms and equipment, takes and processes radiographs of patients and dispenses supplies.
3.
Sterilizes and cleans all surgical instruments, supplies and dental assist units.
4.
Disposes of infectious waste according to established procedures.
5.
Takes radiographs of patients as requested by doctor.
6.
Processes and mounts film, ensuring quality results.
7.
Breaks down and cleans equipment, replenishing solutions as required.
8.
Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of department.
9.
Answers phones, takes messages and makes appointments, explains and receives payment for procedures, etc.
10.
Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn to geriatric.
(Hourly Rate: $15.00 - $25.19)
Requirements
Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
Nice to have
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player, with a focus on exceptional patient care. This individual will work with the team to provide excellence in patient care, supporting faculty and trainees.
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.