Dental Assistant PRN - Oral Health Clinic

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Closing Date:

09/06/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)Shift Vary (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

ICE | PCPHSL Oral Health Clinical

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Dental Assistant will support dentists during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and provide excellent patient care. The ideal candidate should be organized, have strong communication skills, and be committed to ensuring a comfortable and positive experience for every patient. This position will work in the operating room as well as the clinic.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED PLUS completion of a dental assisting training program AND a minimum of 1 year of experience as a dental assistant.

• Must be currently licensed/certified in the State of Arkansas as a registered dental assistant

• Candidates must meet the training and experience qualifications in order to be considered, and are advised to contact the training facility/source to verify accreditation status.

• Must be trained in four-handed dentistry;

• Must possess a thorough working knowledge of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes, OSHA regulations, and the Arkansas Dental Practice Act.

• Must possess a permit for the following expanded functions: 1) radiography, 2) coronal polishing, and 3) nitrous oxide administration.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Organize and assist dental hygienists in the delivery of dental procedures in the Oral Health Clinic

• Guide patients through dental processes before treatment,

• Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions

• Perform assessments that include obtaining and reviewing patient health histories

• Taking/recording blood pressure and other vital signs

• Perform appropriate dental charting and treatment documentation in the electronic record

• Expose and process dental radiographs of diagnostic quality

• Administer nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia and monitor sedation cases

• Perform coronal polishing

• Perform in-office whitening

• Perform daily and routine maintenance of dental hygiene equipment as assigned

• Clean and sterilize dental instruments, supplies, and dental assist units, and maintain

• Organization and supply ofthe sterilization area

• Establish and maintain an organized, efficient, cost-effective inventory control system

• Continually monitoring supply levels and re-ordering by working with athe ssigned purchaser

• Maintain a stock of daily supplies in all hygiene clinic rooms

• Review daily schedules and resolve conflicts as necessary

• Perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties (answer telephones.

• Make appointments, and other duties as assigned

• Assist with front desk/business administration duties as assigned

• Perform duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

"Commensurate with education and experience"

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeOther (see special instructions for details), Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Nitrous Certification required

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sharps, Sitting, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

Grasping

Benefits Eligible:

No