Dental Assistant III: Maxillofacial Prosthetics | Sign-on Bonus

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina invites experienced Dental Assistant III to join the MUSC Health Maxillofacial Prosthodontic Division in Charleston, SC. You will provide chairside support to dentists and residents, assisting with prosthetic and surgical cases and helping manage imaging and documentation.

This role emphasizes compassionate patient-centered care for individuals with cancer, trauma, and craniofacial conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with ADA-accredited dental assisting program and 3 years of dental assisting experience, or high school diploma with 5 years of experience.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification (BLS) or Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• South Carolina LLR Radiation Safety certification/course

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside dental assistance to dentists, residents, and faculty.
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with complex dental and maxillofacial procedures and treatment plans.
• Provide clinical support throughout patient visits and procedures.
• Assist with specialized prosthetic and laboratory procedures.
• Support providers during surgical cases, including in the operating room.
• Obtain and document patient information and assist with diagnostic imaging including radiographs.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and follow safety standards.

Skills

Dental assisting

Chairside support

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

High school diploma with ADA-accredited dental assisting program

AHA BLS certification

South Carolina Radiation Safety certification

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina invites experienced Dental Assistant III to join the MUSC Health Maxillofacial Prosthodontic Division in Charleston, SC. You will provide chairside support to dentists and residents, assisting with prosthetic and surgical cases and helping manage imaging and documentation.

This role emphasizes compassionate patient-centered care for individuals with cancer, trauma, and craniofacial conditions.