Dental Assistant

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Prepare procedure rooms for patient care, including cleaning rooms, and transporting contaminated instruments to the designated biohazard instrument cart. Provide chair-side dental assistance for the faculty and residents of the department. Review patient schedule with Scheduling Coordinator or Dental Assistant 2 to determine efficient use of clinical time. Be familiar with aseptic technique. Report changes in patient condition to resident doctors or faculty. Assist student doctors and residents in providing post-operative instructions for routine extractions and special procedures. (20%)

2. Ensure cleanliness/readiness of the clinic. Prepare the clinic for the day’s schedule. Set up and break down student/resident procedure rooms. Clean and wipe down all equipment adhering to infection control procedures. Stock supplies in clinic/procedure rooms as needed. (40%)

3. Reprocess oral surgery instruments and equipment (clean, disinfect, or sterilize). Perform and maintain daily quality assurance testing and sterilization log. (20%)

4. 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. (10%)

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $18.44 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your email address, contact number, and the best time to call you today?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Dental assistant (Preferred)
• Radiology Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person