UNIV - Radiology Dental Assistant III - College of Dental Medicine
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the clinic manager/supervisor and the direction of College of Dental Medicine providers, the Radiology Dental Assistant III provides clinical assistance and support to specialty resident providers in all aspects of patient care within the College of Dental Medicine clinics. The role includes chairside assistance, operatory preparation and cleanup, instrument sterilization, radiograph acquisition, patient support, inventory management, and clinic administrative duties. The position requires a high school diploma and either completion of formal training in an ADA-accredited dental assisting course plus one year of dental assisting experience, or a high school diploma plus three continuous years of dental assisting experience. Certification in Radiation Safety is required for positions responsible for dental x-rays. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and may require rotating shifts and overtime.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Either completion of formal training in an ADA-accredited dental assisting course and one year of dental assisting experience, or a high school diploma and three continuous years of dental assisting experience.
- Radiation Safety certification for positions responsible for dental x-rays.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to work rotating shifts.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.
- Ability to qualify physically for respirator use, initially and annually.
- Ability to perform the physical functions described in the posting, including prolonged standing, frequent walking and bending, use of both hands and legs, fine and gross motor tasks, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to assist with lifting or carrying patients up to approximately 350 pounds.
- Required vision, hearing, tactile, olfactory, dexterity, and other sensory capabilities as described in the posting.
Responsibilities
- Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry techniques while resident providers treat patients, including general dentistry and advanced specialty procedures requiring general anesthesia management.
- Update and use the Electronic Health Record as needed for patient care.
- Set up operatories for dental and surgical procedures, maintaining knowledge of clinical procedures and instrumentation to ensure accurate setup.
- Break down and clean operatories after procedures; maintain and sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
- Follow MUSC, CDM, and clinic infection-control policies and protocols, and comply with OSHA procedures, rules, and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Acquire or assist in acquiring radiographs and other imaging, including periapical, panoramic, cephalometric, and 3-D imagery and intraoral scans, following x-ray safety standards and provider direction or treatment plans.
- Assist with patient care, including transport to and from the waiting area and monitoring surgical patients after anesthesia to ensure their safety.
- Maintain patient confidence and privacy by keeping information confidential.
- Monitor dental supplies and inventory, anticipate supply needs, place and expedite orders, verify receipt, and keep instruments and supplies stocked in operatories and other clinic areas.
- Provide clinic administrative support, including maintaining the MSDS notebook, reporting equipment problems, and completing exposure and incident forms.
- Assist in other clinics and perform related duties as needed or directed by the clinic manager/supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
