EDS Clinic Radiology Certified Dental Assistant Position Control Number ED

U.M. FDSP Associates is anon-profit affiliate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.

U.M. FDSP Associates is the organization that provides patient ca refocused staffing for the clinic operations so that faculty and students may provide patient care to the public.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance and employee well-being. Our benefits include:

• Time Off
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  Generous paid vacation,sick leave, and personal days, plus 17 paid Federal holidays. Enjoy Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving off, as well as a full winter break from Christmas Day through New Year’s Day.
• Health Coverage
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  Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance options.
• Retirement
  : 401(k) with a competitive employer match of up to 6%.
• Work Schedule
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  Normal operations hours are Monday through Friday.

We prioritize flexibility, health, and financial security, creating an environment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally.

Under general supervision by a licensed dentist,
perform general chairside and clinical functions related to patient dental care, as permitted by the Maryland COMAR regulation.

• Performintraoral rinsing and aspiration procedures
• Retract oral tissues, including lips, cheeks, tongue, and flaps
• Placeand remove materials used for isolation of the dentition (non-retentive materials only)
• Checkfor loose orthodontic bands
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients
• Performintraoral photography
• Exposeand process dental radiographs
• Take impressions for mouth guards or diagnostic casts
• Apply topical anesthesia
• Cure dental materials using a halogen light
• Assist with oral surgery procedures
• Assist with Endodontic procedures
• Assist with dental anesthesia procedures, as permitted, with exceptional proficiency
• Order,receive, and maintain inventory of clinical supplies and equipment
• Cleanand maintain clinical equipment and properly dispose of materials after procedures
• Perform infection control procedures, including setting up disposable barriers andproper sharps handling
• Enterdata and schedule follow-up appointments as needed
• Float between clinics based on operational needs
• Collaborate with the business manager and scheduling team to support clinic operations

Additional Duties:
In addition to your original duties as outlined in this job description, all Clinical Dental Assistants are required to float as needed between different departments to support staffing shortages and operational needs.

Departments may include, but are not limited to:

• Orthodontics
• Pediatrics
• Oral Surgery
• Special Care& Geriatric
• Plus, Clinic
• Advanced General Dentistry
• Periodontics(tentatively)
• Prosthodontics(tentatively)
• Endodontics(tentatively)

This requirement ensures flexibility and coverage to maintain high-quality patient care throughout UMSOD.

Note:

The intent of this list of primary duties is toprovide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities ofthis job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific dutiesand responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); oneyears’ related experience. Related education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Employees in this job class must be CPR certified and are…