Radiology Certified Dental Assistant Faculty Practice Clinic Position Control Number DAN-22-700-02

U M FDSP Associates PA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

U.M. FDSP Associates in Baltimore, MD supports patient care by staffing clinic operations so faculty and students can provide care to the public.

Under supervision by a licensed dentist, perform general chairside and clinical functions related to dental care as permitted by Maryland COMAR. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with one year of related experience, CPR certification, and the ability to work in four-handed dentistry using dental instruments while following instructions and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year related experience.
• CPR certification required and Maryland radiography requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of dental assisting theory, technique, and practice.
• Ability to wear PPE and to follow oral and written instructions; good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs intra-oral rinsing and aspiration procedures.
• Retracts oral tissues including lips, cheeks, tongue, and flaps.
• Places and removes isolation materials for the dentition as needed.
• Checks for loose bands and ensures patient comfort.
• Provides oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Performs intra-oral photography and exposes/ processes dental radiographs.
• Takes impressions for mouth guards or diagnostic casts.
• Orders, receives, and maintains inventory of clinical supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains clinic equipment and disposables after procedures.
• May enter data or schedule follow-ups as needed.
• Performs infection control procedures and uses sharps handling precautions.
• Applies topical anesthesia and may use halogen curing lights.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Dental instruments

PPE usage

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY:

U.M. FDSP Associates is anon-profit affiliate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.U.M. FDSP Associates is the organization that provides patient carefocused staffing for the clinic operations so that facultyand students may provide patient care to the general public.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balanceand employee well-being. Our benefits include:

• Time Off: Generous paid vacation,sick leave, and personal days, plus 17 paid Federal holidays. EnjoyThanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving off, as well as a fullwinter break from Christmas Day through New Year’s Day.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with short-term and long-termdisability, and life insurance options.
• Retirement: 401(k) with a competitiveemployer match of up to 6%.
• Work Schedule: Normaloperations hours are Monday through Friday.

We prioritize flexibility, health, and financial security, creating anenvironment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally.

Under general supervision by a licensed dentist, performgeneral chairside and clinical functions related to patient dental care, aspermitted by the Maryland COMAR regulation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performsintra-oral rinsing and aspiration procedure.
2. Retractsoral tissues including lips, cheeks, tongue, and flaps.
3. Placesand removes materials for isolation of the dentition, provided thematerial is not retained by the dentition.
4. Checksfor loose bands.
5. Providesoral hygiene instructions to patients.
6. Performsintra-oral photography.
7. Exposesand process dental radiographs.
8. Takingimpressions for mouth guards or diagnostic casts.
9. Orders,receives, and maintains inventory of clinical supplies and equipment.
10. Cleansand maintains clinic equipment. Cleansup disposable supplies after a procedure.
11. Mayenter data or schedule follow-ups as needed.
12. Performsinfection control procedures.Set-up disposable barriers; uses proper handling techniques for sharps.
13. Applyingtopical anesthesia.
14. Curingusing a halogen light.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is toprovide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities ofthis job. Incumbents perform otherrelated duties assigned. Specific dutiesand responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); oneyears’ related experience. Relatededucation may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

OTHER:

Employees in this job class must be CPR certified and areobligated to meet and maintain Maryland State requirements for dental radiography.

Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the principles of dental assistingtheory, technique, and practice. Skill in procedures using sit-downfour-handed dentistry techniques. Skill in the use of dental instrumentsand equipment. Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment.Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally andin writing.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employeesin this job class may be required to receive immunization to prevent illnessdue to exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

This job description is designed to give an outline ofwhat job duties are expected of this position.As an outline it does not fully describe or limit the extent of theposition’s duties. UM FDSP AssociatesP.A. and its supervisors may amend the job description as it deems necessary,without advance notice. The jobdescription is not intended to create an employment contract and should not beconstrued as such.