Advanced Dental Assistant: Chairside & X-Ray Specialist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chair-side support, help with patient care, instruments, and x-rays, and document patient care under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma with ADA-accredited dental assisting course or relevant experience, BLS certification, and Radiation Safety coursework, with 3–5 years of dental assisting experience as applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with ADA accredited dental assisting course and 3 years of dental assisting experience, or high school diploma with 5 years of dental assisting experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• SC LLR and Board of Dentistry approved Radiation Safety certification/ course completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side dental assistance to dentist, resident or faculty under direct supervision.
• Provide clinical support in dental care operations and assist in treatment planning.
• Perform duties per policies with adaptability to changing conditions.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

X-ray imaging

Patient care documentation

Instruments & supply handling

Education

ADA accredited dental assisting course

High school diploma with 3 years experience

High school diploma with 5 years experience

AHA/BLS certification

SC Radiation Safety certification

SC LLR Board of Dentistry Radiation Safety course

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chair-side support, help with patient care, instruments, and x-rays, and document patient care under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma with ADA-accredited dental assisting course or relevant experience, BLS certification, and Radiation Safety coursework, with 3–5 years of dental assisting experience as applicable.