Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or High School/GED from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization with a minimum of two yearsperience with: * Knowledge of 4 handed dental procedures and chair side dental assisting skills

• Knowledge of dental instruments, infection control protocols, equipment, materials and methods.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and/or oral/ written communication skills
• Detail and team oriented
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred

Graduation from a Certified Dental Assisting program, CPR certified and has a Intraoral Radiographic certification and two yearsperience in dental assisting in a general dentistry practice, to include previous experience mixing dental materials, taking x-rays, chair side dental assisting skills/ knowledge in multiple dental disciplines such as operative, crown and bridge, removable prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, surgery and pediatric dentistry. * CPR certified

• Training with radiology safety
• A minimum of two yearsevious experience as a dental assistant to include previous experience mixing dental materials, taking x-rays, chair side assisting skills/knowledge in multiple dental disciplines (Prosthodontic, Esthetic, Endodontic, Pediatric, Orthodontic or Periodontics assisting).
• Proficient in understanding and speaking Spanish in a clinical setting.
• Must be a certified dental surgical anesthesia assistant or obtain certification as a dental surgical anesthesia assistant within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

The duties include but are not limited to: assisting during procedures requiring IV sedation in the operating room and clinical setting, chair side assisting in emergency dentistry, prosthodontic, esthetic, endodontic, pediatric, orthodontic and /or periodontics assisting. Cleaning, packing and maintaining dental instruments/equipment and providing support to dental students, residents and faculty, as well as ordering supplies, stocking operatories and general supply inventory. Serve as liaison for patients, staff, students, residents and faculty within the dental college. Also required to work ADEX (CRDTS) exams and mock boards, as well as other special board certification exercises throughout the year as needed requiring weekend work up to approximately 4-6 times per year.

Shift/Salary

Shift: Days/M-F (Weekend work approximately 4-6 times per year)

Pay Grade: 9

Salary: $12.13/hr - $13.84/hr

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 2/13/2018 - Until Filled

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. Also, Augusta University is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.