Nova Southeastern University
Location
Clearwater, FL | United States
Job description
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Job Title:Dental Assistant (Clearwater) - 991535
Location:Clearwater, Florida
Work Type:Full Time with Full Benefits
Job Category:Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:Pay Basis:
Hourly
Subject to Grant Funding?:No
Essential Job Functions:1. Provides chairside assistance for students, residents, and faculty in designated clinics.
2. Plans the set-up of the operatories, instruments, and materials according to scheduled procedures.3. Takes and processes digital x-rays and dental impressions. 4. Assists with obtaining documents of patients’ dental history as well as overall health and medication history.5. Maintains operatories according to proper infection control protocols to ensure adherence to OSHA and infection control regulations.6. Monitors inventory of dental supplies.7. May monitor oral sedation or general anesthesia procedures. 8. May provide postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.9. May assist with sterilization and dispensing of instruments. 10. Performs other duties as assigned.11. Completes special projects as assigned.Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge:
1. General knowledge and understanding of infection control and OSHA protocols.
2. Customer and Personal Service - General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
3. Knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures applicable to work performed.
4. Knowledge of inventory management practices.
5. Knowledge of four-handed dentistry.
6. Knowledge of x-ray techniques.
7. General knowledge and understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
8. Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access).
Required Certifications/Licensures:
Required Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Major (if required):Required Experience:
Level I
HSD and one (1) to two (2) years of experience working as a Dental Assistant in a dental office,
-OR-
Have completed an AA Dental Assisting Program.
1. Expanded Duties Certificate.
2. Radiology Certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days from hire.
3. Experience using EHR (electronic health record) system and dental terminology, preferably Axium dental software.
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.
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