Advanced Dental Assistant - OMFS Clinic

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a dental assistant to support OMFS faculty, residents, and students in the Charleston clinic. The role involves chairside assistance, radiography, instrument sterilization, and strict infection control for general and advanced procedures, including general anesthesia management.

Applicants must have a high school diploma with ADA-accredited dental assisting training or equivalent experience, plus Radiation Safety certification for x-ray duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and completion of an ADA-accredited dental assisting program, or three years of continuous dental assisting experience.
• Certification in Radiation Safety is required for positions responsible for dental x-rays.

Responsibilities

• 35%: chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry for students, residents and faculty, including anesthesia management where needed.
• 25%: set up operatory for procedures, maintain equipment, sterilize instruments, and follow infection control policies.
• 10%: expose and process dental radiographs following safety standards.
• 10%: assist with patient care including transport and monitoring post-anesthesia.
• 10%: manage dental supplies and inventory, restock as needed.
• 5%: perform related dental assistant duties as directed.
• 5%: other duties as assigned by Clinic Manager.

Skills

Dental assisting

ACLS certification

Education

High school diploma

ADA accredited dental assisting course

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a dental assistant to support OMFS faculty, residents, and students in the Charleston clinic. The role involves chairside assistance, radiography, instrument sterilization, and strict infection control for general and advanced procedures, including general anesthesia management.

Applicants must have a high school diploma with ADA-accredited dental assisting training or equivalent experience, plus Radiation Safety certification for x-ray duties.