Dental Assistant-Lead

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant-Lead supervises and instructs clinical personnel who assist dental residents and/or faculty with examinations and the delivery and maintenance of oral healthcare. The role maintains dental equipment and supplies and ensures chemicals and biohazard materials are disposed of according to established protocols, procedures, policies, and standards.

The position provides chairside assistance, prepares patients and instruments, and supports dental procedures. It supervises and evaluates dental assistants and other clinical and dispensary personnel, and instructs students in four-handed dentistry, dental assistant utilization, radiographic techniques, and equipment operation and maintenance. The role also processes radiographs, monitors supplies and equipment, works with property officers to track clinical equipment, and ensures compliance with safety and infection-control standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of dental assistant experience.
• Dental Assistant Radiology Permit from the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners.
• Knowledge of dental procedures, sterile procedures, and radiation safety standards and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation.
• Ability to develop and process dental radiographs.
• Ability to perform basic supervisory and computer functions.
• Ability to train and motivate students.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited American Dental Association (ADA) Dental Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists and/or dental hygienists during dental procedures.
• Prepare patients, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and complete orders.
• Supervise, schedule, monitor, and evaluate first- and second-level dental assistants and other clinical and dispensary personnel.
• Instruct students in four-handed dentistry, dental assistant utilization, radiographic techniques, and the operation and maintenance of radiographic and laboratory equipment.
• Process radiographs and oversee, monitor, and maintain supplies and dental equipment, including compressors, evacuator systems, radiographic developing equipment, sterilizers, light-curing equipment, and other laboratory equipment.
• Work with property officers to track clinical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection-control standards.
• Maintain dental equipment and supplies and ensure proper disposal of chemicals and biohazard materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED