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Overview

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.

Summary of Job Duties

The Dental Assistant plays a key role in supporting dentists and hygienists in delivering high-quality oral care to patients. This position involves preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting during procedures, and providing chairside support to ensure patient comfort and efficient workflow.

Responsibilities

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


• Guide hygiene patients through dental processes prior to treatment, educate patients in oral hygiene instruction, and provide postoperative instructions;


• Perform assessments that include obtaining and reviewing patient health histories and 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 of sterilization area; establish and maintain an organized, efficient inventory control system, continually monitoring supply levels and re-ordering by working with assigned purchaser; maintain 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must possess high school diploma/GED. Candidate must have completed a dental assisting training program and possess a minimum of 1 year experience as a dental assistant.


• Candidate 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 thorough working knowledge of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes; OSHA regulations; and the Arkansas Dental Practice Act.


• One year minimum experience as a registered dental assistant required if trained at CODA-accredited entity; Five years minimum experience if trained or made license eligible through a non-CODA accredited entity


• Must be currently licensed/certified in the State of Arkansas as a registered dental assistant; must possess permit for the following expanded functions: 1) radiography, 2) coronal polishing, and 3) nitrous oxide administration.

Department

Department: ICE | Oral Health Clinical

Additional Information

This Dental Assistant position is focused on providing direct clinical support to providers and patients, as well as assisting with essential administrative duties to ensure smooth daily operations.

• Location: North Little Rock, AR


• Salary: $16.00-$18.00 per hour


• Closing Date: 09/22/2025


• Type of Position: Other Health Care - Medical Ancillary Support


• Job Type: Regular


• Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)


• Sponsorship Available: No


• Benefits Eligible

Benefits

• 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

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.

Physical Demands

• Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Hearing, Standing, Talking


• Frequent Physical Activity: Grasping, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Walking


• Occasional Physical Activity: Balancing, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Equal Opportunity The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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