Senior Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) is hiring a Dental Assistant to support Orthodontics with occasional Pediatrics, under clinic supervision. The role emphasizes chairside four-handed dentistry, operatory setup, sterilization, and patient care with EHR documentation.

Core requirements include a high school diploma with an ADA-accredited dental assisting course or three years of experience, plus Radiation Safety certification for x-ray duties.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and completion of an ADA accredited dental assisting course or three years of dental assisting experience.
• Certification in Radiation Safety required for positions responsible for dental x-rays.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records and radiographic imaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry for faculty providers across dentistry specialties.
• Set up operatory for dental and surgical procedures; maintain instrumentation and sterilization.
• Update patient information in the EHR and document treatment plans accordingly.
• Acquire radiographs (periapical, panoramic, cephalometric, 3-D imagery) following safety standards.
• Assist with patient transport and monitor anesthesia-related patients and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Radiographs

Patient care

Electronic Health Records

Sterilization

OSHA compliance

Radiation Safety certification

Education

High school diploma, ADA dental assisting course

Three years dental assisting experience

Tools

Dental instruments

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) is hiring a Dental Assistant to support Orthodontics with occasional Pediatrics, under clinic supervision. The role emphasizes chairside four-handed dentistry, operatory setup, sterilization, and patient care with EHR documentation.

Core requirements include a high school diploma with an ADA-accredited dental assisting course or three years of experience, plus Radiation Safety certification for x-ray duties.