Minimum Requirements:High school diploma or GED and 6 months of dental assisting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience. Completion of a formal dental assisting training program and externship acceptable. CPR certification. Grade 2 Wage Range Min $16.51 Mid $20.67 Max $24.77Position Description:The Dental Assistant I position is a chairside dental assistant in our graduate specialty dental practice area in the School of Dentistry located at 501 S. Preston Street, Louisville, KY. $3,000 sign-on/retention bonus eligible!Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssist providers at chairside; review and maintain patient charts; prepare operatories, instruments, supplies and paperwork prior to patient arrival.Maintain clinic, assist with screening; perform specific functions and procedures related to specialty area; instruct patients in oral hygiene.Supervise patients, mix materials, take vital signs, etc.; dispense pre-medication; instruct patients in post-treatment; handle emergencies.Cross-train with other employees in area as specified by supervisor and perform duties as assigned.Forward supply requests; maintain inventory control and stock cubicles, etc.Perform laboratory duties as assigned. Order all outside supplies with dental vendors and create an ongoing catalog for supplies.Distribute sterilized trays and instruments; receive and prepare contaminated instruments; set up/tear down operatories to infection control guidelines; clean equipment.Scan ortho models into axiUm using the Motion view for electronic records. Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.