Graduate Dental Assistant-Operatory
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Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Market Range: 04
Hiring Salary: $18.54/Hourly
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Clinical Dental Assistant provides chairside assistance for faculty residents and DDS students in the College Dentistry. While this position will primarily be housed in the Pre-Doctoral clinic this position works in various other clinics in the College on an as needed basis.
Responsibilities
- Prepares for clinical encounters with room turnover preparation of instruments and acquisition of appropriate supplies for surgical procedures
- Provides chairside clinical support throughout the procedure including as needed documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Counsel patients following surgical procedures and explain instructions as outlined for treatment by the doctor.
- Takes x-rays; exposes and processes x-ray film or process of digital images.
- Ensures working area instruments and equipment meet OSHA sterilization regulations.
- Performs preventive equipment maintenance and routine maintenance.
- Ensures emergency crash kit is properly stocked and prepared for use.
- Monitors and maintains safety of nitrous oxide usage.
- Maintains necessary inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: This is an entry level position. 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).
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:A Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in the State of Tennessee with certification in radiology and nitrous oxide monitoring is required. (PROOF OF LICENSURE IS REQUIRED)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of Oral Surgery processes
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong computer skills (experience with an electronic health record).
- Ability to work with a team of clinicians efficiently and positively.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to workweekends.
Key Skills
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- Organizational skills
- Data Collection
- Meeting Facilitation
- Research Experience
- Website Maintenance
- Driving
- Event Planning
- Teaching
- Administrative Experience
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
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