Dental Assistant
MUSC Health
Summary
Under the direct supervision of the clinic manager/supervisor and direction of the practice's dental providers, this position provides clinical assistance and support to dental providers in all aspects of patient care within the dental clinic.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Performs chairside assisting with four handed dentistry techniques for dental providers as they treat patients, ranging from general dentistry to advanced specialty care requiring general anesthesia management.
- Updates patient information in and utilizes the Electronic Health Record as needed for patient care.
- Sets up operatory for dental and surgical procedures and maintains a high level of knowledge of all clinical procedures and instrumentation.
- Breaks down and cleans operatory after procedures and maintains and sterilizes all dental instruments and equipment.
- Follows all infection control policies and protocols set forth by MUSC, MUSC Health and the clinic manager, complying with OSHA's procedures, rules and regulations.
- Acquires or assists in acquiring all necessary radiographs (periapical, panoramic, cephalometric, 3-D imagery, intra oral scans) while adhering to all x-ray safety standards.
- Assists with all areas of patient care including transport/assistance to and from the waiting area and monitoring surgical patients to ensure their safety after receiving anesthesia.
- Maintains patient confidence and privacy by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains dental supplies and inventory by checking stock, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.
- Provides administrative support in the clinic including maintaining MSDS notebook, reporting equipment problems, and filling out exposure and incident forms.
- Contributes to the team effort by assisting in other clinics and accomplishing related duties as needed.
Qualifications
A high school diploma, completion of an ADA accredited dental assisting course and 3 years of dental assisting experience OR a high school diploma and 5 years dental assisting experience. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Must have successfully completed the SC LLR and Board of Dentistry approved Radiation Safety certification structured course and exam.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Completion of an ADA accredited dental assisting course and 3 years of dental assisting experience OR high school diploma and 5 years dental assisting experience
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
- Completion of SC LLR and Board of Dentistry approved Radiation Safety certification structured course and exam
- Completion of a South Carolina Radiation Safety course and exam Board approved radiation safety course
Company overview
MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.