Dental Assistant 1

About the role

Working under general supervision, the Dental Assistant 1 will assist the faculty and resident dentists in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) clinic in treating patients with cases that are complex or patients that are medically compromised.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provide chair-side dental assistance for the faculty and residents of the department.
• Review patient schedule to determine efficient use of staff¿s time.
• Take and develop radiographs.
• Provide proper sterilized instruments for residents. (25%) Sterilize all instruments and equipment.
• Responsible for cleaning instruments and taking instruments and equipment to central sterilization for processing.
• Responsible for cleanliness/readiness of the clinic.
• Prepare clinic for the day¿s schedule, including setting up clinical area, supplies, and instruments.
• After procedures are completed, clean and sterilize cubicles as required.
• Stock supplies in clinic/cubicles as needed. (15%) Assist in performing dental charting for patients.
• Responsible for reviewing charts and preparing lab cases.
• Maintain records of laboratory work orders.
• Notify lab when cases are ready for pick up. (10%) Assist with student/resident training during orientation session regarding clinical procedures including maintenance of sterility.
• Report student/resident violations to Department Chair or Clinical Director for assessment. (10%) Coordinate patient admitting procedures.
• Obtain patient records, radiographs, and models. (10%) Check equipment to ensure that it is in good working order.
• Report/record all repair orders. (10%)

Nonessential Functions

• Monitor/re-order dental and office supplies as needed.
• Monitor all dental and office supplies usage.
• Prepare pre-requisition to re-order materials and supplies as needed.
• Obtain proper authorization.
• Order, distribute and account for medications.
• Prepare pre-requisition to re-order medications.
• Distribute the medications to the residents and doctors.
• Track and account for all medications. This accounting will be reconciled to the number of cases needing medications.
• Records will be kept on file for audit purposes.
• Mix chemicals that are needed on a case-by-case basis.
• Serve as back-up and lunch receptionist.
• Make appointments, answer patient calls, and make confirming patient calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 3 months to 1-year dental assisting experience required.
• Education/Licensing: High School education required. Dental Assistant certification. Current radiology license. Annual CPR certification.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of computer software.
• Basic knowledge of insurance codes and forms.
• Willingness to learn and work with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies.
• Ability to demonstrate successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.
• Ability to meet consistent attendance.
• Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors and customers face to face.

Benefits

• Excellent healthcare
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• Winter recess

Pay

The starting wage rate is $18.44 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.

Working Conditions

This work is performed in a clinical setting and requires general knowledge of chemicals, blood borne pathogens and lab safety. May be required to use personal protective equipment, including standard lab coat, gloves, and safety glasses when appropriate.