Dental Radiology Assistant - Chairside & Imaging Specialist

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Dental Assistant to support specialty resident providers in patient care across CDM clinics. You’ll perform chairside assisting, operate setup for procedures, and help manage radiographs and patient flow under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma with ADA-accredited dental assisting training or equivalent experience, plus Radiation Safety certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with ADA-accredited dental assisting course.
• One year of dental assisting experience or three years of continuous experience.
• Certification in Radiation Safety required for dental x-ray positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry for residents, including general and specialty care.
• Set up operatory for dental and surgical procedures; maintain sterilization and infection control.
• Acquire radiographs (periapical, panoramic, cephalometric, 3-D) per treatment plans and safety standards.
• Assist with patient transport, monitoring post-anesthesia safety and confidentiality.
• Maintain dental supplies and inventory; provide clinic admin support and report equipment issues.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Radiographs

Infection control

Anesthesia management

Education

High school diploma

ADA-accredited dental assisting course

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Dental Assistant to support specialty resident providers in patient care across CDM clinics. You’ll perform chairside assisting, operate setup for procedures, and help manage radiographs and patient flow under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma with ADA-accredited dental assisting training or equivalent experience, plus Radiation Safety certification.