Orthodontics Dental Assistant IV – Multi-Specialty Care

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); Sur place; USD 47 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Medical University of South Carolina seeks an organized dental assistant to support multi-specialty faculty in CDM clinics. You will perform chairside assisting, radiography, instrument sterilization, and patient transport while maintaining patient confidentiality and infection control standards.

Typical duties include operatory setup, inventory management, and administrative support, with a 40-hour week and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus ADA-accredited dental assisting training and one year of experience, or three years of dental assisting experience.
• Certification in Radiation Safety required for positions with dental x-rays.

Responsabilités

• 35% chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry for dental faculty, general to advanced specialty care.
• 30% set up operatory, maintain infection control, sterilize instruments, and manage supplies.
• 10% acquire radiographs per treatment plan or provider direction while following safety standards.
• 10% assist with patient care, transport, and post-anesthesia monitoring while preserving confidentiality.
• 10% maintain supplies and inventory, perform administrative tasks, and report equipment issues.
• 5% assist in other clinics and duties as directed by supervisor.

Connaissances

Chairside assisting

Radiographs

Infection control

Patient care

Documentation

Formation

High school diploma

ADA accredited dental assisting course

Radiation Safety Certification

Description du poste

Medical University of South Carolina seeks an organized dental assistant to support multi-specialty faculty in CDM clinics. You will perform chairside assisting, radiography, instrument sterilization, and patient transport while maintaining patient confidentiality and infection control standards.

Typical duties include operatory setup, inventory management, and administrative support, with a 40-hour week and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork in a clinical setting.