Senior Dental Assistant

Pay Range

Targeted salary range of $16.54/hour - $21.06/hour, based on experience.

Benefits: Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday Standard / Fixed Schedule

Travel: Not required

Position Introduction

Provides chair-side dental assistance to students, faculty and residents in the Dental Clinic for dental procedures. Fills out and updates pertinent patient information in the correct charts/systems. Makes sure equipment and room are sterilized and ready for patient and faculty/students/residents.

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• Required Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years experience performing chair side dental assistance.

Equivalency/Substitution

Possession of a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential may be substituted for1 year of dental assisting experience

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Current CPR Certification
• Required to have 2 of the 4
• Certifications from
• Oklahoma
• Board of
• Dentistry:
• Radiation Protection and Safety
• Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride
• Placement of Pit and Fissure Sealants
• Assisting in the Administration of Nitrous Oxide

Department Preferences

Bilingual

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes