Senior Dental Assistant - Faculty Practice

The University of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is seeking a Senior Dental Assistant to join our Faculty Practice 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 AND: 2 years experience performing chair side dental assistance.
Equivalency/Substitution: Possession of a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential may be substituted for 1 year of dental assisting experience
Skills: 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.
Certifications: 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.