UNIV - Dental Assistant IV - Dental Faculty Practice (DFP) - College of Dental Medicine

UNIV - Dental Assistant IV - Dental Faculty Practice (DFP) - College of Dental Medicine

Charleston, South Carolina

Under the direct supervision of the clinic manager/supervisor and direction of the College of Dental Medicine providers, this position provides clinical assistance and support to multi-specialty faculty providers in all aspects of patient care within the CDM clinics.

Entity: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Classified

Cost Center: CC004447 CDM DFP Operations

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: University-CLN07

Pay Range: 46,818.00 - 79,560.00

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Job Description

35%: Performs chairside assisting with four handed dentistry techniques for faculty providers as they treat patients. These procedures may range from general dentistry to advanced specialty care requiring general anesthesia management. This position assists with all specialties of dentistry. Responsible for updating patient information in and utilizing the Electronic Health Record as needed for patient care.

30%: Responsible for setting up operatory for dental and surgical procedures. Must maintain a 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. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA's procedures, rules and regulations.

10%: Acquire or assist in acquiring all necessary radiographs (i.e. periapical, panoramic, cephalometric, and 3-D imagery, intra oral scans, etc.) while adhering to all x-ray safety standards. These images are captured according to treatment plans or at the direction of CDM Providers.

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. Maintain patient confidence and privacy by keeping information confidential.

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. Ensures instruments and supplies are maintained and stocked in dental operatories and other areas of the clinic. Provides administrative support in the clinic to include maintaining MSDS notebook, reporting equipment problems and filling out exposure and incident forms.

5%: Contribute to the team effort by assisting in other clinics and by accomplishing related duties as needed as well as any other duties as directed by the clinic manager/supervisor.

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma, completion of formal training in 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.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking. Ability to climb stairs, work indoors, and work in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50#, push/pull objects up to 350#, and maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. Good peripheral vision capabilities, hearing acuity, and ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.