OMFS Dental Assistant III — Chairside & Radiography

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; Presencial; USD 44.000 - 71.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) is seeking a skilled dental assistant for the OMFS clinic. The role supports faculty, residents and students, performing chairside assistance and operatory preparation from general dentistry to complex procedures, including anesthesia management.

ACLS certification, ADA-accredited training, and radiation safety credentials are required. The position emphasizes patient safety, strict infection control, and teamwork in a busy ambulatory

Formación

• A high school diploma, completion of an ADA accredited dental assisting course and one year of dental assisting experience.
• Or a high school diploma and three continuous years of dental assisting experience.
• Certification in Radiation Safety required for positions responsible for dental x-rays.

Responsabilidades

• 35%: Performs chairside assisting with four handed dentistry techniques for student, resident and faculty providers as they treat patients in the OMFS clinic. These procedures may range from general dentistry to advanced specialty care requiring general anesthesia management.
• 25%: Responsible for setting up operatory for dental and surgical procedures. Must maintain high level of knowledge of all clinical procedures and instrumentation to ensure rooms are set up accurately. Break down and clean operatory after procedures are complete. Maintain and sterilize all dental instruments and equipment. Follow all infection control policies and protocols set forth by MUSC, CDM and the clinic manager.
• 10%: Expose and process dental radiographs (i.e. periapical, panoramic, cephalometric, and 3-D imagery) while adhering to all x-ray safety standards.
• 10%: Assist with all areas of patient care including transport/assistance to and from the waiting area as well as monitoring surgical patients to ensure their safety after receiving anesthesia.
• 10%: Maintains dental supplies and inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies and verifying receipt of supplies.
• 5%: Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related dental assistant duties.
• 5%: Other duties as directed by the Clinic Manager.

Conocimientos

Four-Handed Dentistry

ACLS Certification

Infection Control

Operatory Setup

Sterilization

Educación

High School Diploma

ADA-accredited Dental Assisting Course

Descripción del empleo

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) is seeking a skilled dental assistant for the OMFS clinic. The role supports faculty, residents and students, performing chairside assistance and operatory preparation from general dentistry to complex procedures, including anesthesia management.

ACLS certification, ADA-accredited training, and radiation safety credentials are required. The position emphasizes patient safety, strict infection control, and teamwork in a busy ambulatory