"Dental Assistant"

Job Details

Job Title: Dental Assistant
Location: Augusta University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 292923

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care... Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement... The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions...

College/Department Information

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University... We also serve patients in more than 20 clinics across Georgia.

Job Summary

Performs comprehensive chairside assisting in all phases of dental care... Serves as a liaison between patients, staff, students, residents, and faculty to facilitate effective communication, workflow coordination, and continuity of care within the Dental College.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• CHAIR SIDE ASSISTANCE: Assist dental students, residents, and/or faculty... Comply with all published guidelines regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and clinical infection control protocols.
• OPERATORY MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT: Manages and replenishes dental and specialty supplies...
• DENTAL LABORATORY SUPPORT AND PROSTHODONTIC FABRICATION: Performs a variety of dental laboratory tasks...
• RADIOLOGY: Operates dental radiographic equipment...
• OPERATORY PREPARATION: Prepares operatories for patient treatment...
• CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION AND CROSS-DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT: Enters clinical findings into the electronic health record...
• OUTREACH, BOARD SUPPORT, AND SPECIAL EVENT PARTICIPATION: Provides dental assisting services at off-campus sites...
• INFECTION CONTROL, SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Follows all published guidelines...
• OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned by DCG management.

Required Qualifications

High School graduate, GED or equivalent from a recognized state or federal accrediting organization with one year of related experience. OR Certified Dental Assistant and/or Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in an applicable related field of study.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from a certified Dental Assisting program with three years of experience to include previous experience mixing dental materials, taking x-rays, chair side dental assisting skills/knowledge in multiple dental disciplines.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of dental terminology... Awareness of HIPAA regulations...

SKILLS
Proficient in four-handed dentistry... Efficient in managing time...

ABILITIES
Ability to remain calm... Ability to maintain strict confidentiality...

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F
Pay Band: B3
Salary: Minimum $16.54/hour
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications... Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance...