Clinical Dental Assistant-Operatory

Clinical Dental Assistant-Operatory-24000001XZ

Description

Market Range : 05

Hiring Salary : $19.10 / Hourly

JOB SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The Clinical Dental Assistant provides chairside assistance, clinical / laboratory support, and facilities maintenance for students, residents, and faculty members in the Department of General Dentistry Practice.

This position maintains all CEREC milling machines and assists dental students and faculty with milling and milling preparation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assists operator at the dental chair; arrange instruments, materials, and medications on prepared tray and hand them to dental operator (dental student / faculty).

Also, may provide chairside assistance to the dental hygienist.

• Clears operating area during procedures by use of suction devices, water sprays, cotton rolls and holders, and by retraction of cheek / tongue.
• Prepares and / or mixes impression materials.
• Takes impressions of patient’s teeth for study casts; creates and trims provisional restorations; cleans excess cement following clinical luting procedures.
• Assists with clinical photographic procedures.
• Instructs student doctors on new technology such as CEREC.
• Counsels with patients following clinical procedures; explains instructions and directions outlined for treatment by the doctor;

teaches oral hygiene strategies.

• Ensures working area, instruments, and equipment meet OSHA sterilization regulations.
• Performs preventive equipment maintenance and routine maintenance.
• Performs routine and non-routine orders as needed for dispensaries for clinic areas; orders nitrous oxide, endo and CEREC and other essential supplies;

maintains CEREC computers and milling machines twice weekly.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION : High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE : One (1) year experience working chairside in a dental practice. 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.

CDA (DANB) certification preferred. (PROOF OF LICENSURE IS REQUIRED)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, 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 weekends.

Other Tech / Para-Professional

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-Memphis

Organization

Operatory

Schedule

Full-timeCampus / InstituteMemphis

Job Posting

Sep 20, 2024, 12 : 45 : 11 PM