Senior Dental Assistant

Job description

Job Title: Senior Dental Assistant
Location: Augusta University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 223418
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Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with dental knowledge. ORCertified Dental Assistant with one year of experience. ORHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization with two years’ experience as a dental assistant.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Detail and team oriented
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Prioritize tasks, complete work and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
• Ability effectively interact with dental assistant, students, faculty and staff
• Good manual dexterity and the ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds
• Excellent verbal/written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of 4 handed dental procedures and chair side dental assisting skills
• Ability to learn sterilization principles, procedures, equipment and patient management software
• Knowledge of dental instruments, infection control protocols, equipment, materials and methods

Preferred Qualifications Certified Dental assistant, CPR certified, Intraoral Radiographic Certification or 2 year previous experience as a dental assistant to include previous experience mixing materials, taking radiographs, chair side dental assisting skills/knowledge in operative, crown and bridge, removable prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, surgery and pediatric dentistry. Proficient in understanding and speaking Spanish in a clinical setting. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/universityResponsibilities The duties include, but are not limited to: Assist dental students, residents and /or faculty at chair side as anticipated or required in all phases of dentistry utilizing techniques for 4 handed dentistry.

• Place matrix bands & wedges
• Keeps area of operation clear using high speed evacuator, suction tip and irrigation, retracts tissue, tongue and cheek.
• Maintains aseptic condition and stabilizes tissue in surgical procedures.
• Itch, prime, bond for composite; CPD & FPO framework try-in
• Cementation of crown & bridge; Place retraction cord
• Assists with border molds; Implant Surgeries
• Polish comal portion of the tooth; Place packing for dry socket
• Hybrid dentures; Fabricate crowns and clean Provisionals after cementation
• Follow all published guidelines regarding personal protective gear and clinical infection control protocol, i.e. Aware of the MSDS sheets handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
• Cleaning packing and maintaining instruments and equipment required, including sending to and retrieving from central sterilization as needed for daily production. -Ensure all implant kits (surgical and restorative) are complete and in good working order. Prepares sterile trays for surgical procedures.
• Exercises skill in motivating the patient to engage in preventive dental care practices by providing instruction including demonstrations in brushing and flossing techniques, explaining the common causes of tooth decay. Answers questions for clear understanding of treatment.
• Laboratory duties pouring prosthodontic models from impressions: cleaning and trimming models, boxing and waxing impressions; constructing custom impression trays, night guards, mouth guards, bleaching trays, polishing denture and prosthodontic appliances, and making bite rims. Also take face bows and mount cast with face bow to obtain proper occlusion for cast restorations and reline dentures with hard and soft materials.
• Performs full range of dental radiography work.
• Operates dental x-ray equipment to include taking routine and specialized radiographs as requested. "Take panorex, periapical occlusal, lateral, jaw and extra-oral radiographs as required.
• Develops and mounts radiographs into patient electronic recording Axium.
Communicates with patient explaining the purpose of procedure and answers any concerns regarding dental radiographs.

Shift/Salary Shift: Full-Time/Days/M-F, Ability to work weekends approximately 4-6 times per yearPay Grade: 9Salary: $13.01/hr - $15.57/hrSalary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: 1/21/21 - Until filledConditions of Employment All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success."

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