Dental Assistant: Radiographs, Sterilization & Patient Care

Meharry Medical College; United States; Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Meharry Medical College is seeking a Dental Assistant to operate under supervision, taking radiographs and assisting in patient care. The role includes preparing patients, maintaining records, and managing supplies in assigned clinical areas.

The candidate will work with faculty, residents and students, and ensure proper sterilization of instruments and equipment, while supporting daily clinical operations and patient care.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of dental terminology and HIPAA.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy with records.
• Knowledge of sterilization/infection control techniques.

Aufgaben

• Set up and take radiographs (digital/manual) and log X-rays.
• Assist in taking patient vital signs and preparing for procedures.
• Maintain supplies and equipment and request requisitions as needed.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain sterilization logs.
• Assist faculty, residents and students during procedures.

Kenntnisse

Dental terminology

HIPAA knowledge

Multi-tasking

Professional & courteous

Effective communication

Ausbildung

Dental terminology knowledge

Tools

Sterilization equipment (autoclave)

Jobbeschreibung

Meharry Medical College is seeking a Dental Assistant to operate under supervision, taking radiographs and assisting in patient care. The role includes preparing patients, maintaining records, and managing supplies in assigned clinical areas.

The candidate will work with faculty, residents and students, and ensure proper sterilization of instruments and equipment, while supporting daily clinical operations and patient care.