Dental Assistant: Chairside Pro, Radiographs & Sterile Tech

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (AL); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 33 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a dental assistant to provide chairside support across general and specialized care, including anesthesia management. You will set up operatories, maintain infection control, and assist with radiographs while ensuring patient safety and privacy.

The role requires a high school diploma with ADA-accredited dental assisting training or 5 years of experience, BLS certification, and radiation safety coursework.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry; manage procedures from general to advanced with anesthesia supervision.
• Set up operatory and ensure proper instrument sterilization; maintain infection control policies.
• Acquire radiographs (periapical, panoramic, cephalometric, 3D) adhering to safety standards and treatment plans.
• Assist with patient care including transport and monitoring after anesthesia; protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintain supplies and inventory; track MSDS notebook; report equipment issues; handle exposure and incident forms.
• Provide cross-clinic support as needed by clinic manager.

Conhecimentos

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Patient care support

EHR navigation

Formação académica

ADA accredited dental assisting course

High school diploma

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

SC Radiation Safety certification

Ferramentas

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a dental assistant to provide chairside support across general and specialized care, including anesthesia management. You will set up operatories, maintain infection control, and assist with radiographs while ensuring patient safety and privacy.

The role requires a high school diploma with ADA-accredited dental assisting training or 5 years of experience, BLS certification, and radiation safety coursework.