Senior Dental Assistant – Multi-Specialty Chairside

MUSC Health; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 64,496,000 - 109,602,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) — CDM Nexton is seeking a Dental Assistant who supports multi-specialty providers and maintains patient confidentiality. You will handle chairside assist, operatory setup, instrument sterilization, and radiographic imaging according to treatment plans.

The role requires a high school diploma with ADA-accredited training or equivalent experience, plus Radiation Safety certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry for multiple specialties, including general and anesthesia cases.
• Set up operatories for dental and surgical procedures; maintain stock and sterilize instruments.
• Acquire or assist in acquiring radiographs per treatment plans while following safety standards.
• Assist with patient care including transport, privacy, and post-anesthesia monitoring.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiation Safety

Education

High school diploma with ADA-accredited dental assisting course

Radiation Safety Certification

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) — CDM Nexton is seeking a Dental Assistant who supports multi-specialty providers and maintains patient confidentiality. You will handle chairside assist, operatory setup, instrument sterilization, and radiographic imaging according to treatment plans.

The role requires a high school diploma with ADA-accredited training or equivalent experience, plus Radiation Safety certification.