Senior Dental Assistant - Graduate Orthodontics

University of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is seeking a Senior Dental Assistant to join our Graduate Orthodontics team. This position provides chair side dental assistance, prepares and sterilizes equipment, documents patient care, takes and develops x-rays along with provides administrative assistance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years experience performing chair side dental assistance.
• Possession of a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential may be substituted for 1 year of dental assisting experience.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.
• Adept at anticipating the needs of the dentist and adapting to last-minute changes or emergencies.
• In-depth knowledge of infection control and sterilization techniques in accordance with OSHA, CDC, and state regulations.
• Familiarity with dental radiographic techniques and safety procedures.
• Awareness of HIPAA guidelines and patient confidentiality protocols.
• Knowledge of dental materials and their appropriate uses.
• Effective chairside assisting techniques for a wide range of dental procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines.
• Ability to provide patient care and customer service.
• Strong organizational skills in operatory setup, instrument preparation, and time management during procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a professional and positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Current Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Required to have 2 of the 4 Certifications from Oklahoma Board of Dentistry: Radiation Protection and Safety, Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride, Placement of Pit and Fissure Sealants, Assisting in the Administration of Nitrous Oxide.

Responsibilities

• Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures to include but not limited to placement of bases and liners and placement and removal of rubber dams, insertion, finishing, and removal of temporary restorations.
• Prepares set-up trays for anesthetic, operative, prosthetic, periodontal, prophylactic, endodontic, and orthodontic dentistry.
• Prepares dental equipment and materials for treatment.
• Takes and develops dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Performs patient charting as instructed by the dentist.
• Follows infection control protocol and prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Greets patient and gets them situated in the treatment room.
• Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
• Takes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
• May perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer.
• Schedules appointments, answers phones, data entry, and orders supplies.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED