Dental Assistant II - Pre-Doctoral Clinic Support

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in CDM student clinics. You will set up operatory, assist students and attendings, and manage radiographs and EHR entries.

The position requires high school diploma or ADA dental assisting training and a radiography certificate. Expected duties include instrument sterilization, PPE management, and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or completion of an ADA-accredited dental assisting program, or two years of dental assisting experience.
• Radiation safety certification required for positions responsible for dental x-rays.

Responsibilities

• Set up operatory for dental and surgical procedures and maintain sterile instruments.
• Assist students and attendings during procedures and dispense anesthetics as needed.
• Update patient information in the EHR and manage radiographs per treatment plans.
• Prepare schedules for dental students and assign attendings.
• Stock supplies, restock PPE, and maintain dental operatories and inventory.

Skills

Dental assisting

Infection control

Radiology safety

Electronic Health Record

Sterilization

Education

High school diploma or ADA dental assisting program

Tools

MSDS notebook

Digital impression scanners

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in CDM student clinics. You will set up operatory, assist students and attendings, and manage radiographs and EHR entries.

The position requires high school diploma or ADA dental assisting training and a radiography certificate. Expected duties include instrument sterilization, PPE management, and inventory control.