Full-Time
Dental Assistant
University of Rochester
Private research university in Rochester, NY
Compensation Overview
$20.30 - $27.41/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
Rochester, NY, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Inventory Management
Quality Assurance (QA)
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Requirements
- A high school diploma or current high school enrollment with good academic standing is required.
- One year of experience as a Dental Assistant or in an Operating Room environment is preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and computer use is preferred.
- A valid work permit is required upon hire.
- New York State licensure is required to perform advanced dental functions.
Responsibilities
- Assist and anticipate the needs of Dentists and other providers in providing patient care.
- Coordinate and operate the clinic or dental operating room setting.
- Provide chairside or operating room assistance, including maintaining a sterile environment and aseptic technique, using four-handed technique, passing and receiving instruments, retracting the patient's cheek or tongue, operating oral vacuum evacuation equipment, and applying water and air to the field of operation.
- Maintain inventory of clinic equipment, instruments, forms, and supplies; identify replacement needs and assist with ordering processes.
- Maximize room utilization by maintaining inventory awareness, stocking and cleaning operatories, and preparing dental units daily.
- Clean and decontaminate instruments and clean and maintain equipment; identify repair needs and perform repairs when applicable.
- Complete laboratory work after patient visits, including pouring dentures, partials, and crown models, making bite guards, and setting up fluoride trays for preventive therapy.
- Dispose of hazardous waste and chemicals.
- Escort patients to and from operatories and provide assistance for special patient needs.
- Follow standard clinical safety measures, including patient identification verification.
- Anticipate equipment, material, and supply needs, including armamentarium, nitrogen tanks, and operating-room carts, to support patient care and safety.
- Review patient records to prepare for visit or procedure complexity and required time frames, and maintain or modify patient schedules as needed.
- Set up and use specialized equipment for vital-sign documentation, including pulse oximetry during nitrous oxide or intravenous sedation cases.
- Take intraoral, extraoral, and panoramic radiographs; anticipate diagnostic needs; and develop and mount radiographs.
- Perform instrument sterilization.
- Collect and enter data for quality assurance and departmental initiatives.
- Perform quality-assurance testing and ensure compliance with quality-assurance expectations.
- Support research activities by assisting with sample and biopsy collection.
- Support new-hire training and orientation through shadow-training experiences or other technical training.
- Perform other managerial duties as assigned by the supervisor in the absence of a Lead Dental Assistant.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- One year of experience as a Dental Assistant or in an Operating Room environment.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and computer use.
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