Dental Radiology Student

Under the direct supervision of the SVP of Dental Services, Dental Residency and Learning Institute Coordinator, SMs, and ASMs, the Dental Radiology Student will be responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the center. The Dental Radiology Student is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

All dental radiology students must have reliable transportation, as they will be required to travel between multiple office locations, and must obtain a valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification prior to their start date.

• Serves as dentist’s or dental hygienist’s chair-side assistant
• Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentist’s or dental hygienist’s directions
• Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist
• Exposes and develops dental radiographs in accordance with the state regulations and law as well as Dental Department directive and protocol
• Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with the state regulation and law and Dental Department directive and protocol
• Maintains dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s directions and Dental Department policy and protocol
• Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues
• Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes
• Maintains all dental department’s materials, equipment, and ensures the sterility of all clinical materials and equipment in accordance with the products standards, ZHC infection control policies, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and The Joint Commission (JC) standards
• Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the SVP of Dental Services, dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in ensuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed
• Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department
• Assist with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate
• Insures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directive and protocol
• Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, center policy as well as state and federal regulation(s)
• Performs all functions in full compliance with the center’s and the Dental Department Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions
• Participates in appropriate health promotion / disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs
• Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives
• Responsible for maintaining personal compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and ZHC rules. Follows all regulations, protocols and procedures including but not limited to participating in the provision of clinical dental care, as well as workplace safety, public health, and patient confidentiality in keeping with HIPAA rules and regulations
• Conducts routine testing of dental units
• Ensures proper coverage of auxiliary staff, when staff calls out sick, providing lunch and late coverage
• Demonstrates and teaches new staff, students, interns and volunteers the use of equipment and proper dental protocol as it relates to patient care
• Works in patient in-take areas as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of dental…