Advanced Dental Assistant: Chairside & X-Rays

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, SC is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chair-side support, handle instruments and supplies, and document patient care. The role involves taking x-rays and assisting with dental procedures.

Requires a high school diploma with ADA-accredited dental assisting training, BLS certification, and SC Radiation Safety credentials, with 3–5 years of experience. Day shift, M-F, no weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with ADA accredited dental assisting course completed.
• BLS certification required; SC Radiation Safety certification required.
• 3 years of dental assisting experience or 5 years experience with no ADA course requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side dental assistance to dentist, resident, or faculty.
• Document patient care and take dental x-rays as directed.
• Assist in development of treatment plans and support dental care operations.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

ADA accredited dental assisting course

BLS certification

SC Radiation Safety certification

Job description

MUSC Health in Charleston, SC is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chair-side support, handle instruments and supplies, and document patient care. The role involves taking x-rays and assisting with dental procedures.

Requires a high school diploma with ADA-accredited dental assisting training, BLS certification, and SC Radiation Safety credentials, with 3–5 years of experience. Day shift, M-F, no weekends.