Dental Assistant - 996702

About the role

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a not-for-profit, independent institution founded in 1964, 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 more. NSU is committed to the health and welfare of its community and operates as 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
• Takes and processes digital x-rays and dental impressions
• Aids in obtaining patients' dental and overall health histories
• Maintains operatories according to infection control protocols
• Enters 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
• Assists with sterilization and dispensing of instruments
• Completes special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of infection control and OSHA protocols
• Customer and Personal Service - General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures applicable to work performed
• Knowledge of inventory management practices
• Knowledge of four-handed dentistry
• Proficient knowledge of x-ray techniques
• General knowledge and understanding of HIPAA
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access)
• Service Orientation - Proficient skills in actively looking for ways to help people
• Complex Problem Solving - Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Judgment and Decision Making - Proficient skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one
• Time Management - Proficient skills in managing one's own time and the time of others
• Active Listening - Proficient skills in giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Speaking - Proficient skills in talking to others to convey information effectively
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to use hands in a skillful, coordinated way to grasp and manipulate objects and demonstrate small, precise movements
• Oral Comprehension & Expression - The ability to listen to, understand, and communicate information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences so others will understand
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Detail Oriented - The ability to pay attention to details, understand underlying cause/effect relationships, and account for those details and relationships
• Confidentiality - The ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability and willingness to provide coverage in other areas/facilities

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• May be exposed to sharp instruments, disposable gloves, and personal protective equipment
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to syringes, latex gloves, pens, pencils, and computer keyboards

Required Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Level I HSD and one (1) to two (2) years of experience working as a Dental Assistant in a dental office
• Level II HSD and two plus (2+) up to four (4) years of experience working as a Dental Assistant in a dental office
• Level III HSD and four plus (4+) years of experience working as a Dental Assistant in a dental office
• Level III HSD and four plus (4+) years of experience working as a Dental Assistant in a dental office, OR
• Have completed an AA Dental Assisting Program and minimum one plus (1+) years of experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental office
• Have completed an AA Dental Assisting Program and minimum two plus (2+) years of experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental office
• Have completed a Hygiene or Dental degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Expanded Duties Certificate
• Radiology Certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days from hire
• Experience using EHR (electronic health record) system and dental terminology, preferably Axium dental software

Is this a safety sensitive position?

No

Background Screening Required?

Yes

Pre-Employment Conditions

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.