Job Description
Job Description 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 work weekends.
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Hourly pay, Weekend work,