Dental Assistant III: Resident Care & Chairside Support

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Dental Assistant to support specialty resident providers in the CDM clinics under supervision. You will perform chairside assisting, prepare operatories, and manage documentation in the Electronic Health Record. Responsibilities include taking radiographs, assisting with anesthesia, maintaining supplies, and upholding infection control policies.

Strong teamwork and flexibility are essential. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with ADA accredited dental assisting training.
• Minimum of one year of dental assisting experience.
• Radiation Safety Certification is required for x-ray duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry for residents.
• Set up operatory and maintain infection control; sterilize instruments.
• Acquire radiographs and ensure x-ray safety standards.
• Assist with patient transport and monitor post-anesthesia patients.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiographs

Infection control

EHR documentation

Education

ADA accredited dental assisting program

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization instruments

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Dental Assistant to support specialty resident providers in the CDM clinics under supervision. You will perform chairside assisting, prepare operatories, and manage documentation in the Electronic Health Record. Responsibilities include taking radiographs, assisting with anesthesia, maintaining supplies, and upholding infection control policies.

Strong teamwork and flexibility are essential. Equal Opportunity Employer.