Clinical Dental Assistant Endodontics Clinic
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Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Market Range: 05
Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Clinical Dental Assistant provides chairside assistance and clinical support for undergraduate dental students residents and faculty in the Endodontic clinic and labs.
Responsibilities
- Assists operator at the dental chair; arranges instruments materials and medications on prepared tray and aids dental operator (dental student/faculty).
- Provides chairside assistance to the dental hygienist. Seats and prepares patients for treatment.
- Assists students and residents with clinical photographic procedures; takes diagnostic radiographs including Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) when appropriate.
- Sets up dental units: bag chair place protective sheets on Alabama carts cover keyboard and monitors etc.
- Stocks procedure room and cabinets monitors supply levels and place order makes entries of procedures and assists with receiving and indexing patient records.
- Sterilizes tools and surgical instruments and disinfects operatory and equipment according to OSHA sterilization regulations.
- Transports sensors from x-ray to lecture hall/labs sets up supplies and x-ray boxes.
- Ensures adherence to universal precautions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE:One (1) year of experience working in a dental office or dental laboratory. Must maintain registration as a licensed dental assistant in the State of Tennessee. Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Radiology Certification required. (PROOF OF LICENSURE IS REQUIRED). (Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) with the Dental Assistant National Board Certification (DANB) is preferred. Graduate of CODA accredited school preferred.)
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:A Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in the State of Tennessee with certification in radiology and nitrous oxide monitoring is required. CDA (DANB) certification preferred. (PROOF OF LICENSURE IS REQUIRED)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work efficiently in a clinical setting.
- Ability to work as a team promoting quality oral health care.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Ability to interact with patients doctors and staff in an effective manner.
- Must have strong communication skills and exceptional hand skills.
WORK SCHEDULE:This position may occasionally be required to work evenings.
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