Licensed Dental Assistant

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester's Pediatric Dentistry department seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists in a busy clinic. You will assist chair-side, maintain sterile technique, take radiographs, prepare instruments, and help manage patient flow.

This is a full-time, 40-hour/week role located in Rochester, NY. A CODA-accredited Dental Assistant Program graduate or NYSED-supervised student is required; one year of OR or dental assisting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Assistant Program or a student in a NYSED-registered dental assisting program under direct supervision.
• 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant or in an Operating Room environment preferred
• Knowledge of dental terminology and computer experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side or operating room assistance to Dentists and other providers.
• Maintains sterile environment and aseptic technique; uses four-handed technique with the Dentist.
• Performs instrument sterilization and radiographs; prepares and handles supplies and equipment.
• Supports QA and department initiatives and assists with patient flow and safety.

Skills

Dental terminology

Computer skills

Education

CODA-accredited Dental Assistant Program

NYSED-supervised dental assisting student

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

625 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

920735 EIOH Pediatric Dentistry

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URC 206 H

Compensation Range:

$21.40 - $28.89

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Under general direction, assists and anticipates the needs of Dentists and other providers in the provision of patient care. Assists in the coordination and operation of the Clinic or Dental Operating Room setting. Performs advanced dental functions under New York State licensure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides chair side or operating room assistance to Dentists and other providers. Maintains sterile environment and aseptic technique. Utilizes “four-handed” technique and working as a team with the Dentist, passes and receives instruments, retracts the patient’s cheek or tongue, operates oral vacuum evacuating equipment and applies water and air to the field of operation.
• Maintains inventory of clinic equipment, instruments, forms, and supplies and identifies need for replacement. May assist with ordering processes.Maximizes room utilization through inventory awareness, stocking, cleaning of operatories, and daily preparation of dental units. Cleans and decontaminates instruments. Cleans and maintains equipment. Identifies need and/or performs repairs. Following the patient visit, completes required laboratory work such as pouring dentures, partials, and crown models, making bite guards or setting up fluoride trays for preventive therapy. Disposes of hazardous waste/chemicals. Escorts patients to and from operatories as needed. Provides assistance for any patient special needs. Follows standard clinical safety measures such as Patient Identification Verification of all patients.
• Anticipates day-to-day needs, including armamentarium, nitrogen tank, OR carts, and other specific equipment, material and supply needs for patient and provider to ensure smooth operations and patient safety. Reviews patient record to consider and prepare for the complexity of each visit and/or procedure and the time frame required so patient schedule may be maintained or modified as needed.
• Sets up/uses specialized equipment for documentation of vital signs, including pulse oximetry during nitrous oxide or IV sedation cases.
• Takes intra-oral, extra-oral, panorex radiographs. Anticipates diagnostic needs. Develops and mounts radiographs.
• Performs instrument sterilization.
• Performs NYS approved expanded functions, such as providing patient education, placing and removing rubber dams, matrix bands, temporary separating devices, selecting and pre-fitting provisional crowns and orthodontic bands, removing orthodontic arch wires/ligature ties and sutures placed by a licensed dentist, periodontal dressings, temporary cement, makes temporary crowns, takes impressions for casts, applies topical anticarcinogenic or desensitizing agents to the teeth, and takes and documents preliminary medical history and vital signs.
• Collects and enters data for quality assurance and other departmental initiatives. Performs QA testing and ensures compliance with all QA expectations. Supports research activities by performing duties such as assistance with the collection of samples/biopsies. Supports new hire training/orientation by participating in shadow training experiences or other technical training. In the absence of a Lead, may perform other lead duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of a Dental Assistant Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Dental and Dental Auxiliary Education Program required OR Student in a dental assisting program registered by the NYSED under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist required
• 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant or in an Operating Room environment preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and computer experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• CDA-Certified Dental Assistant New York State license or Limited Permit upon hire required OR CDA-Certified Dental Assistant New York State license or Limited Permit within 18 months if the employee is a student in a dental assisting program registered by the NYSED under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist required

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