UNIV - Dental Assistant III, Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) - College of Dental Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•$46,818 - $79,560•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the clinic manager/supervisor and direction of the College of Dental Medicine providers, this position provides clinical assistance and support to specialty resident providers in all aspects of patient care within the CDM clinics.

Requirements

A high school diploma, completion of formal training in an ADA accredited dental assisting course and one year of dental assisting experience OR a high school diploma and three continuous years of dental assisting experience.
Certification in Radiation Safety required for positions responsible for dental x-rays.
Computer literacy.
Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous).
Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Infrequent).
Ability to perform job functions while walking (Frequent).
Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent).
Ability to work indoors (Continuous).
Ability to work from elevated areas (Infrequent).
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent).
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent).
Ability to bend at the waist (Frequent).
Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent).
Ability to squat and perform job functions (Infrequent).
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations (Infrequent).
Ability to fully use both hands/arms (Continuous).
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous).
Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous).
Possess good finger dexterity (Continuous).
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous).
Ability to lift and carry 50# , unassisted.
Ability to lift/carry patients to 350# (+/-), assisted.
Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, to 50#, unassisted.
Ability to lower objects, to 50#, from height of 36 inches, unassisted.
Ability to push/pull objects to 350#(+/-), unassisted.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected (Continuous).
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand (Continuous).
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance (Continuous).
Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous).
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous).
Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous).
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous).
Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous).
Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

Nice To Haves

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Responsibilities

Performs chairside assisting with four handed dentistry techniques for resident providers as they treat patients, ranging from general dentistry to advanced specialty care requiring general anesthesia management.
Updates patient information in and utilizes the Electronic Health Record as needed for patient care.
Sets up operatory for dental and surgical procedures, maintaining a high level of knowledge of all clinical procedures and instrumentation.
Breaks down and cleans operatory after procedures are complete.
Maintains and sterilizes all dental instruments and equipment.
Follows all infection control policies and protocols set forth by MUSC, CDM and the clinic manager.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA’s procedures, rules and regulations.
Acquires or assists in acquiring all necessary radiographs (i.e. periapical, panoramic, cephalometric, and 3-D imagery, intra oral scans, etc.) while adhering to all x-ray safety standards.
Captures images according to treatment plans or at the direction of CDM Providers.
Assists with all areas of patient care including transport/assistance to and from the waiting area.
Monitors surgical patients to ensure their safety after receiving anesthesia.
Maintains patient confidence and privacy by keeping information confidential.
Maintains dental supplies and inventory by checking stock, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.
Ensures instruments and supplies are maintained and stocked in dental operatories and other areas of the clinic.
Provides administrative support in the clinic, including maintaining MSDS notebook, reporting equipment problems, and filling out exposure and incident forms.
Contributes to the team effort by assisting in other clinics and by accomplishing related duties as needed as well as any other duties as directed by the clinic manager/supervisor.