Hospital Dentistry Assistant Specialist

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$55,464 - $79,440•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has an outstanding opportunity for a Hospital Dentistry Assistant Specialist (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv) to join our team. This is a full-time appointment. Under the direct supervision of the Dental Clinic Supervisor, the Hospital Dentistry Assistant Specialist (HDA) performs delegated tasks. These tasks include 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 - OMFS Faculty-Resident Clinic. Normal job duties will include setting up and preparing for IV sedation and general and local anesthesia patients, including their operatory, sterilization, and turning over rooms. The HDA role provides dental assistance to oral and maxillofacial residents, faculty, and affiliated surgeons. Successful candidates have at least 18 months of experience working in an oral surgery clinic, are DAANCE certified (Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination) and IV certified.

Requirements

Current certification as a dental assistant (CDA) OR the ability to obtain same within six months.
Three years of experience in a general dentistry and one year of experience in specialty practice (such as endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, or hospital dentistry) or equivalent education/experience.
Registered with the State of Washington as a Dental Assistant
At least 18 months of experience working in an oral surgery clinic
DAANCE certified (Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination)
IV certified

Responsibilities

Assist faculty surgeons and residents in chair-side, ambulatory, and recovery of IV sedation/oral sedation and clinical care settings in the treatment of medically compromised and special needs patients, and those requiring general or routine oral care.
Maintain IV, controlled substance, non-narcotic drug inventories, specialized equipment and instrumentation, and medical and surgical supply inventories. Check emergency drugs for expiration dates.
Under close supervision, initiate and discontinue an intravenous line for a patient being prepared to receive intravenous medication, sedation or general anesthesia. Adjust the rate of intravenous fluids infusion only to maintain or keep the line patent or open.
Under direct supervision, draw up and prepare medication, follow instructions to deliver medication into an intravenous line upon verbal command. Adjust the rate of intravenous fluids infusion beyond a keep-open rate. Adjust an electronic device to provide medications, such as an infusion pump. Administer emergency medications to a patient in order to assist in an emergency.
Prepare patient for surgery, including placement of sterile surgical drapes. Attach monitors, including pulse oximeter, automatic blood pressure device, and EKG. Monitor, assess, interpret, and record vital signs including pulse oximetry during IV sedation and general anesthesia and throughout the recovery period. Present and document preoperative and postoperative care instruction for general anesthesia and IV sedation patients in the hospital dentistry and oral surgery settings.
Work up of orthognathic surgical cases, by obtaining pre-operative records including, but not limited to bite records, impressions, facebows, clinical photographs, radiographs, and etc. Present and document preoperative and postoperative care instructions for general anesthesia and IV sedation patients.
Assist patient with wheelchair and gurney transfer. Provide nutritional guide and review dietary guidelines post-surgery. Pre-op and post-op preparation with patient and respond appropriately to questions during recovery. Provide post-surgical wound care.
May perform other HDA related duties within scope of practice and as directed by the supervisor.
Clean all operatories and clinic area; and prepare treatment areas; deliver hazardous waste to proper facility. Manage patient flow and ensure availability of patient record (x-rays, satellite charts, medical records, and any clinical records) at the time of patient’s visit and/or appointment.
Oversee clinic operations to ensure the day-to-day and cyclic requirements are met, including the management of multiple operatory chairs simultaneously.
Maintains implant inventory and equipment. Assists the surgeons with implant placement by ensuring a sterile environment. Prepares the surgical suite with the appropriate set up including handpieces and graft materials.
Oversee and enforce aseptic and sterile protocols, by following Washington State infection control protocols and guidelines and adhere to WISHA/OSHA regulations. Ensure clinic follows current HIPAA policies regarding PHI related to IT equipment, email communication, phone or other communication, and proper handling, disposal or destruction of information and documents.
Instruct and orient new clinic staff and new residents in the use of equipment (such as x-ray machine and other equipment devices) and monitor use and surgical case preparation.
Articulate appropriate workplace behavior and fostering compliance, identifying concerns and/or problems, and utilizing appropriate resources to assist in resolution.
Attend and participate required clinic trainings and complete UW and SOD regular trainings and courses.