Medical University of South Carolina

Health sciences university in Charleston, SC

Dental Assistant 3 - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Medicine

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Full-timeCharleston, SC, USA$44.3k - $70.8kIn-person

About the Job

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 is required for positions responsible for dental x-rays.
Maintain ACLS certification.
Ability to perform job functions while standing continuously, sitting infrequently, walking frequently, climbing stairs infrequently, working indoors continuously, working from elevated areas infrequently, working in confined or cramped spaces frequently, kneeling infrequently, bending and twisting at the waist frequently, squatting infrequently, performing pinching operations infrequently, using both hands and arms continuously, performing repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders, using both legs continuously, reaching in all directions continuously, and maintaining finger dexterity and tactile and olfactory sensory functions continuously.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds unassisted; lift or carry patients weighing approximately 350 pounds with assistance; lift objects from floor level to 36 inches and lower objects from 36 inches, up to 50 pounds unassisted; and push or pull objects weighing approximately 350 pounds unassisted.
Ability to maintain corrected 20/40 vision, see and recognize objects both close at hand and at a distance, discriminate between colors, determine depth and spatial relationships, maintain good peripheral vision, maintain hearing acuity with correction, hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of three feet, and perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
Ability to be physically qualified by medical personnel to use a respirator, initially and annually.
Computer literacy; ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required; and ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Perform chairside assisting using four-handed dentistry techniques for student, resident, and faculty providers treating patients in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinic, including procedures ranging from general dentistry to advanced specialty care requiring general anesthesia management.
Attend clinic emergency drills as required.
Set up operatories for dental and surgical procedures, maintaining knowledge of clinical procedures and instrumentation to ensure accurate room setup.
Break down and clean operatories after procedures, maintain and sterilize dental instruments and equipment, and follow infection control policies and protocols established by the university, college, and clinic manager.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration procedures, rules, and regulations.
Expose and process dental radiographs, including periapical, panoramic, cephalometric, and 3-D images, following x-ray safety standards and capturing images according to treatment plans or provider direction.
Assist with patient care, including transporting or assisting patients to and from the waiting area and monitoring surgical patients after anesthesia to ensure their safety.
Protect patient confidence and privacy by keeping information confidential.
Maintain dental supplies and inventory by checking stock, anticipating supply needs, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipts, and ensuring instruments and supplies are stocked in operatories and other clinic areas.
Contribute to the team by performing related dental assistant duties.
Perform other duties as directed by the clinic manager.

Job Description Summary

Under the direct supervision of the clinic manager and direction of the OMFS providers, this position provides highly skilled clinical assistance and support to faculty, resident and student providers in all aspects of patient care within the OMFS clinic.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Classified

Cost Center

CC005215 CDM Clinic OMFS

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-CLN06

Pay Range

44,268.00 - 57,528.00 - 70,788.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

35%: Performs chairside assisting with four handed dentistry techniques for student, resident and faculty providers as they treat patients in the OMFS clinic. These procedures may range from general dentistry to advanced specialty care requiring general anesthesia management. Maintain ACLS certification and attend clinic emergency drills as required.

25%: Responsible for setting up operatory for dental and surgical procedures. Must maintain 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%: Expose and process dental radiographs (i.e. periapical, panoramic, cephalometric, and 3-D imagery) while adhering to all x-ray safety standards. These images are captured according to treatment plans or at the direction of OMFS 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.

5%: Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related dental assistant duties.

5%: Other duties as directed by the Clinic Manager.

Additional Job Description

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: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50# , unassisted. Ability to lift/carry patients to 350# (+/-), assisted. Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, to 50#, unassisted. Ability to lower objects, to 50#, from height of 36 inches, unassisted. Ability to push/pull objects to 350#(+/-), unassisted. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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.

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About the Company

Medical University of South Carolina

Health sciences university in Charleston, SC

Medical University of South Carolina is a public academic health sciences university in Charleston, South Carolina. It offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees through six colleges in dental medicine, graduate studies, health professions, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy.

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