Job Title: Dental Assistant
Location: Augusta University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 16201
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1. CPR certified
2. Certified Dental Assistant
3. Training with radiology safety
4. A minimum of one years’ previous experience as a dental assistant to include previous experience mixing dental materials, taking x-rays, chair side assisting skills/knowledge in multiple dental disciplines with experience preferably in (Prosthodontic, Esthetic, Endodontic, Pediatric, Orthodontic or Periodontics assisting). Depends on which clinic has the opening.
5. Proficient in understanding and speaking Spanish in a clinical setting.

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Assist dental students, residents and/or faculty in the treatment of patients requiring emergency restorative prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics and/or oral surgery; Participate in 4 handed dentistry; Assist chair side with air, water and instruments; Mix various materials as requiredAssist in the management of difficult problems such as the apprehensive patient and/or the pre-medicated adult; Use organizational; software and assist in appointing patients for follow-up careAssist in the placement of the rubber dam; Prepare local anesthetic syringe; Dispose of all sharps in designated sharps container after patient is dismissed; Use mouth mirror for indirect vision retraction; Gently retract patient's cheek, adjusting mirror position to avoid pressure on oral structures; Perform high volume evacuationOperate dental x-ray equipment to include taking routine and specialized radiographs as requested; Explain purpose of procedure to patient and place protective lead apronObtain and store dental and special supplies; Ensure assigned operatories are kept clean and stocked; Maintain dental equipment in a clean operative condition on a daily basis; Clean, package and maintain instruments and equipment required including sending to and retrieving from central sterilization as needed for daily production; Ensure ordering and inventory control of supplies, equipment and dental instruments requires for assigned clinicsFollow all published guidelines regarding personal protective gear and clinical infection control protocol established by federal, state, Augusta University or Dental College of Georgia policies; Follow the organization's incident reporting protocol in case of medical emergency; Be prepared to perform certain procedures until professional help is availableProvide dental assisting services to off-campus sites where dental education/services are performed as needed; This requires personal transportation to and from these sites with mileage reimbursement at prevailing AU ratesRequired to work ADEX (CRDTS) and mock boards as well as other special board certification exercises throughout the year as needed; This can involve weekend work approximately 4-6 times a year; Assist with fabricating select items for various preclinical courses; Perform all other duties as assigned

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