Radiology Certified Dental Assistant Faculty Practice Clinic Position Control Number DAN-22-700-02
About The Position
U.M. FDSP Associates, a non-profit affiliate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, provides patient-care-focused staffing for clinic operations. Under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, the Radiology Certified Dental Assistant performs chairside and clinical functions related to patient dental care as permitted by Maryland COMAR regulations. The position supports clinical care through dental assisting, radiography, infection control, and clinic supply and equipment upkeep. Duties may vary with departmental needs, and other related duties may be assigned. Employees must be CPR certified and meet and maintain Maryland State requirements for dental radiography. Employees may be required to receive immunization to prevent illness due to exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of related experience; related education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
- CPR certification.
- Meet and maintain Maryland State requirements for dental radiography.
- Thorough knowledge of dental assisting theory, techniques, and practice.
- Skill in sit-down four-handed dentistry techniques.
- Skill in using dental instruments and equipment.
- Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Responsibilities
- Perform intra-oral rinsing and aspiration procedures.
- Retract oral tissues, including lips, cheeks, tongue, and flaps.
- Place and remove materials for isolation of the dentition when the material is not retained by the dentition.
- Check for loose bands.
- Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients.
- Perform intra-oral photography.
- Expose and process dental radiographs.
- Take impressions for mouth guards or diagnostic casts.
- Order, receive, and maintain inventory of clinical supplies and equipment.
- Clean and maintain clinic equipment.
- Clean up disposable supplies after procedures.
- Enter data or schedule follow-ups as needed.
- Perform infection control procedures, including setting up disposable barriers and using proper sharps-handling techniques.
- Apply topical anesthesia.
- Cure using a halogen light.
Benefits
- Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
- 17 paid Federal holidays.
- Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving off.
- Winter break from Christmas Day through New Year’s Day.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
- Life insurance options.
- 401(k) with an employer match of up to 6%.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
