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Minimum Requirements
High School Graduate from a recognized state or federal organization with two years' experience in dental setting Departmental Requirements, Knowledge, Abilities, Skills Excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Basic competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer software/databases, or willingness and ability to learn Knowledge of dental instruments, dental materials, supplies and equipment Knowledge of principles of infectious disease transmission; infection prevention and control Ability to prioritize tasks; exercise sound judgment; lift/carry 50 pounds Ability to maintain confidentiality
Preferred
Graduation from a Dental Assisting Program or two years' experience as a dental assistant and sterilization knowledge.
Responsibilities
The duties include,but are not limited to: assisting students, faculty, and residents with supplies and instruments for all patient care activity and/or preclinical activity; responsible and accountable for new electronic inventory control of supplies, equipment and dental instruments; responsible and accountable for charge slips for items students purchase; maintaining equipment, including minor repairs of equipment; responsible for assisting with the collection of dirty instruments and assisting with the processing of these instruments; the upkeep and order of storage rooms to ensure proper ordering of supplies needed for clinics and to maintain the integrity the new supply inventory system; maintaining supplies for all clinics, dispensaries and clinical labs. Other duties as assigned.
Shift/Salary
Shift: M-F 8:30-5:30, with 2-3 weekends per year Pay Grade: 7 Salary: $11.69/hr - $12.62/hr Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: 5/7/2018 - 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.