Dental Assistant - 995794

About the role

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964 and is a not-for-profit, independent university known for academic excellence and innovation. NSU offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans, and much more. NSU is committed to the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on support to students, residents, and faculty in the assigned clinic(s)
• Prepares patients for dental treatments and sets up operatories
• Sterilizes instruments as needed
• Plans the set-up of the operatories, instruments, and materials according to scheduled procedures
• Takes and processes digital x-rays and dental impressions
• Aids in obtaining patients' dental history and overall health and medication history
• Maintains operatories according to proper infection control protocols
• Enters data/patient information into electronic health record systems
• Maintains inventory of dental supplies
• Monitors oral sedation or general anesthesia procedures
• Provides postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Completes special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge: General knowledge and understanding of infection control and OSHA protocols
• Skills: Service Orientation, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management, Active Listening, Speaking, Manual Dexterity, Oral Comprehension & Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Detail Oriented, Confidentiality, Ability to Multi-Task, Ability and Willingness to Provide Coverage in Other Areas/Facilities
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