CWRU Dental Assistant

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position assists the Lead Dental Assistant 2 in the coordination of all operational aspects in the department of Endodontics.

• Provides chair-side dental assistance for Faculty and Residents, reviewing patient schedules to ensure efficient use of staff time. Assists doctors with communication between patients and parents regarding appointments, oral hygiene, and treatment processes. Maintains treatment charts for patients undergoing active Endodontic treatment and assists with taking digital x-rays as needed. (75%)
• Assists the Lead Dental Assistant 2 with sterilization by collecting contaminated instruments from cubicles, wrapping departmental and resident items, and submitting them for autoclaving in central sterilization. Maintains clinical areas in accordance with OSHA regulations and ensures cleanliness within clinical and laboratory spaces, including cleaning between patients. (7%)
• Prepares clinic supplies for the daily schedule, turns off equipment, and secures the area at the end of the clinic day. Checks equipment to ensure it is in good working order, reports and records repair needs, and contacts appropriate service vendors or Dental School staff for resolution. (7%)
• Prepares supply orders in the absence of Lead Dental Assistant 2 and obtains approval signatures per purchasing guidelines. Assists the Dental Assistant 2 with organizing, maintaining, and ordering departmental instruments and supplies. Supports the Sophomore Class REHE 264/274 in the SIM Clinic by preparing and distributing Endo packets, materials, and supplies. Assists with Dental Mock and National Boards by preparing necessary Endo materials and supplies.
  
  Working in Axi Um and ERP Smart Cart Window Shopper software systems is mandatory, as these platforms are used for managing patient records and ordering supplies. Training will be provided to ensure proficiency in both systems. (10%)

• Perform other duties as assigned. (1%)

• Department:
  Continuous contact with faculty, Staff, and residents to provide information.
• University:
  Infrequent contact to no contact with HR to receive or provide information.
• External:
  Continuous contact with patients, parents, and family members to receive history and provide information. Moderate contact with vendors to receive orders and maintenance on equipment.
• Students:
  Continuous provide information.

This position has no direct supervision.

• Experience:
  
  3-6 months dental assisting.
• Education/Licensing:
  High School diploma. Certified Dental Assistant. Current radiographic license. CPR certification annually.

• Basic knowledge of computer software.
• Basic knowledge of insurance codes and forms.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Technical knowledge of dental assisting and sterilization.
• Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.
• Ability to meet consistent attendance.
• Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.

Must be able to work evenings and weekends during Board exams. Must be able to lift 45 lbs. of material and supplies as needed. This work is performed in a clinical setting and requires general knowledge of chemicals, blood borne pathogens, and lab safety. Daily exposure to biohazards, sharps, hot sterilization equipment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including lab coat, gloves and goggles, may be required and provided to limit exposure to hazards.

Potential safety hazards exist if explosive agents are used or where oxygen is used under unsafe conditions. Unusual stress may exist when general anesthesia is administered or when emergency situations arise with patients.

Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary for this position at the time of its posting. The starting wage rate is $18.44 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets,…