Specialty Dental Assistant/UKHC

About the role

The Specialty Dental Assistant provides clinical support for surgical and general dental procedures performed by faculty, residents, and students. This includes four-handed chairside assisting during pediatric and adult treatments such as orthodontics, restorative, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and implant placement. This position may also be on a rotation to assist in the operating room setting.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining patient consent
• Reviewing medical histories
• Initiating IVs
• Drawing blood for PRF preparation
• Setting up or breaking down operatories
• Monitoring and documenting vital signs during oral and IV sedation
• Administering medications under supervision
• Auxiliary assistance during medical emergencies
• Passing instruments during procedures
• Delivering post-operative instructions
• Escorting patients after surgery
• Managing clinical inventory and supply orders
• Taking radiographs, impressions, and intraoral scans

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Coronal Polishing, Dental X-ray, and IV Sedation competencies within 6 months of hire

Qualifications

• HS diploma
• 1 year of related experience
• Expanded duties certificate
• Experience assisting with sedation
• Working in the operating room environment
• Knowledge of implant procedures (desirable)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Dependability

Preferred Education/Experience

• Expanded duties certificate
• Experience assisting with sedation
• Working in the operating room environment
• Knowledge of implant procedures (desirable)

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$19.00-30.09/hour

Schedule

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed. Depends on operational needs of the assigned clinic.