Dental Assistant - School of Dentistry - Full-Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist the professional dental staff and students in the examination, delivery, and maintenance of oral healthcare. To assist in supervision of clinic personnel. To maintain dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol, procedures, policies, and standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and successful completion of Dental Assistant Program, or High School Diploma/GED and one (1) year of related work experience.
• Radiology permit issued by State of Mississippi.
• Accepted CPR or BLS certification required post-hire within 30 days.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of sterile procedures.
• Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, 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 alleviate patient anxiety.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an approved ADA Accredited Dental Assistant Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair side assistance to dentist and/or dental hygienists in the performance of dental procedures.
• Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, and prepares materials.
• Maintains duty schedules; monitors and supervises the performance of clinical personnel in remote sites, residency program, or multiple clinic disciplines, and/or performs specialized assignments and tasks.
• Assists in the teaching of dental students, dental assisting students, and dental hygiene students in the principles of four-handed dentistry and dental assistant utilization.
• Processes radiographs.
• Monitors and maintains dental equipment such as compressors, evacuator systems, radiographic developing equipment, sterilizers, and light curing units.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Maintains safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees