Dental Assistant - HCDC

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant (Dental Assistant) is responsible for assisting the surgeon with oral surgical procedures in the Operating Room, supervised by a surgeon. When working in a correctional institution, the Clinical Assistant also follows all security procedures required for providing dental and surgical support to an incarcerated population. This includes working within secure areas, following restricted-item guidelines, and coordinating with correctional officers to ensure safe inmate movement and clinical operations. Education A dental assistant in the state of South Carolina may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. The advanced dental assistant performs expanded functions under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. To earn Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) status in SC, a dental assistant must: Graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program, or Complete two years of continuous full-time employment as a chairside dental assistant. Working Conditions: Works in an Operating Room and clinical environment, within a correctional facility, includes providing care within secure or restricted areas and adhering to correctional safety protocols. May work in close proximity to inmates under escort and must maintain professional boundaries at all times.

Requirements

CPR
Ability to perform job functions while standing and sitting.
Ability to perform job functions while walking and climb stairs.
Ability to work from elevated areas.
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
Ability to bend and twist at the waist.
Ability to squat and perform job functions.
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.
Ability to reach overhead.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted.
Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.
Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to work in a latex safe environment.
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

assisting the surgeon with oral surgical procedures in the Operating Room
following all security procedures required for providing dental and surgical support to an incarcerated population
working within secure areas
following restricted-item guidelines
coordinating with correctional officers to ensure safe inmate movement and clinical operations