Clinical Dental Assistant-Operatory

Job Title

Clinical Dental Assistant-Operatory

Employer:

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Salary: $19.10 hourly

The Clinical Dental Assistant provides chairside assistance, clinical/laboratory support, and facilities maintenance for residents and faculty members in the Department of General Dentistry Practice.

• Assists operator at the dental chair; arranges instruments, materials, and medications on prepared tray and aids dental operator (dental student/faculty).
• Provides chairside assistance to the dental hygienist. Seats and prepares patients for treatment.
• Clears operating area during procedures by use of suction devices, water sprays, cotton rolls and holders, and by retraction of cheek/tongue.
• Prepares and/or mixes impression materials.
• Takes primary impressions of patient’s teeth for study casts.
• Creates and trims provisional restorations.
• Cleans excess cement following clinical luting procedures.
• Assists with clinical photographic procedures.
• Receives, processes, and accesses patient records; makes entries of procedures, materials used, amount of time involved, number of charges, etc.
• Counsels with patients following clinical procedures; explains instructions and directions outlined for treatment by the doctor; teaches oral hygiene strategies.
• Ensures working area, instruments, and equipment meet OSHA sterilization regulations.
• Performs preventive equipment maintenance and routine maintenance.
• Maintains all CEREC milling machines and assists dental students and faculty with milling and milling preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED. Transcript required.
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of experience in a dental office or dental laboratory. Must maintain registration as a licensed dental assistant in the State of Tennessee. Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Radiology Certification required. Proof of licensure required.
• Licensure/Certification: A Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in the State of Tennessee, with certification in radiology and nitrous oxide monitoring is required. CDA (DANB) certification preferred. Proof of licensure required.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  Organized and efficient; able to work in a team; strong communication and hand skills; ability to interact with patients, doctors, and staff; understanding of health and safety regulations.

Work Schedule:

This position may occasionally be required to work weekends.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Higher Education

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