UNIV - Radiology Dental Assistant III - College of Dental Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

5d•$46,818 - $79,560•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the clinic manager or 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 CDM clinics. The role includes chairside assistance, preparing and maintaining operatories and instruments, obtaining radiographic images, supporting patient safety and confidentiality, and maintaining clinical supplies and records. The position requires computer literacy and the ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

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.
Certification in Radiation Safety 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 perform job functions while standing continuously, walking frequently, and sitting infrequently; work indoors continuously and in confined or cramped spaces frequently.
Ability to climb stairs, work from elevated areas, kneel, squat, and perform pinching operations infrequently; bend and twist at the waist frequently.
Ability to use both hands and arms and both legs, reach in all directions, maintain finger dexterity and tactile and olfactory sensory functions, and perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, lift or carry patients weighing up to approximately 350 pounds with assistance, lift or lower objects up to 50 pounds between floor level and 36 inches unassisted, and push or pull objects up to approximately 350 pounds unassisted.
Ability to maintain corrected 20/40 vision, recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, discriminate between colors, determine depth and distance, and maintain good peripheral vision.
Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction and understand whispered conversations at a distance of three feet.
Ability to be physically qualified by medical personnel for respirator use initially and annually.

Responsibilities

Perform chairside assisting using four-handed dentistry techniques as resident providers treat patients, including general dentistry and advanced specialty care that may require 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 room preparation.
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 images, including periapical, panoramic, cephalometric, and 3-D imagery and intraoral scans, according to treatment plans or provider direction and while adhering to x-ray safety standards.
Assist with patient care, including helping patients travel to and from the waiting area and monitoring surgical patients after anesthesia to ensure their safety.
Protect patient confidence and privacy by keeping information confidential.
Monitor dental supply and inventory levels, anticipate supply needs, place and expedite orders, and verify receipt of supplies.
Ensure instruments and supplies are maintained and stocked in dental 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 or supervisor.