Dental Assistant 2 (Temporary)
About The Position
The School of Dentistry Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Dental Assistant 2 to join their team. Reporting to the Dental Clinic Supervisor 2, the Dental Assistant is responsible for direct patient care, technical procedures, and the preparation and monitoring of patients undergoing surgery and dental procedures in ambulatory, recovery, and clinical care settings at our Sand Point clinic – the Northwest Center for Oral and Facial Surgery - Faculty-Resident Clinic. Normal job duties will include setting up and preparing for IV sedation and general anesthesia patients, including their operatory, sterilization, and turning over rooms. The DA2 role provides dental assistance to both oral and maxillofacial residents and oral and maxillofacial surgery assistance to faculty and affiliated surgeons.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited training program for dental assistants, AND current certification as a dental assistant (CDA) OR the ability to obtain same within six months.
- Two years of experience as a dental assistant. One year of additional dental assistant experience may substitute for required education.
- Registered with the State of Washington as a Dental Assistant
Responsibilities
- Assist faculty with new patient screenings
- Aid dental students, residents and/or faculty in four-handed dentistry and routine chair-side duties and patient care
- Maintain complete knowledge of the dental materials used in clinic, using the restorative dentistry guide booklet with instructions and data related to usage and teachings of dental materials utilized in the school's clinics
- Obtain and mix dental materials, clean and prepare treatment areas, stock clinics, and provide residents with knowledge and ideas to aid in the educational process
- Prepare and clean the clinic/operatories, making it ready for patient care
- Serve as a back-up person in the clinic dispensary or sterilization areas, or take on full responsibilities depending on clinic workload
- Maintain respectful communications and relate positively with all patients, faculty, staff and trainees; a professional and positive attitude is expected at all times
- Review follow up treatment plans, post-operative instructions, and medical and dental health histories with patients
- Take radiographic images, seat patients, transcribe doctor assessments, and walk patients to the front desk for scheduling the next appointment
- Maintain robust knowledge of the guidelines mandated by OSHA/WISHA and the UW/UW School of Dentistry (UWSOD) regarding infection control protocols; following rules, regulations and training set forth by the UW and UWSOD
- Support special curriculum projects throughout the year that aid in the teachings of trainees and continuing education in patient care by attending instructional courses, and provide instruction to trainees about working with dental assistants, materials, procedures, et cetera
- Orient new staff and trainees to clinic procedures and policies
- Perform related dental duties as instructed, including computer skills related to clinic function and patient care
- Communicate with direct supervisors to promote operational improvement or improve the safety of the clinical environment
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
