UNIV - Dental Assistant II - Predoc Clinic, CAD/CAM - College of Dental Medicine

Under the direct supervision of the clinic manager/supervisor and direction of the College of Dental Medicine providers, this position provides clinical assistance and administrative support to student providers and attendings in all aspects of patient care within the CDM student clinics.Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)CC005219 CDM Clinic RestorativeHourlyUniversity-CLN06Work Shift35%: Responsible for setting up operatory for dental and surgical procedures. Maintain and sterilize all dental instruments and equipment. Follow all infection control policies and protocols set forth by MUSC, CDM and the clinic manager. Maintains and supports CAD/CAM millings, scanners, and hardwares associated with predoctoral digital dentistry equipment.30%: Assist and guide students as needed as they perform dental procedures. These procedures may range from general dentistry to advanced specialty care. Responsible for updating patient information in and utilizing the Electronic Health Record as needed for patient care.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.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.A high school diploma, completion of formal training in an ADA accredited dental assisting course OR a high school diploma and two continuous years of dental assisting experience. Certification in Radiation Safety required for positions responsible for dental x-rays.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. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, to 50#, unassisted. Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, equipment as required.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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.