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Senior Dental Assistant - Graduate Orthodontics

Senior Dental Assistant - Graduate Orthodontics

University of OklahomaOklahoma City, OK, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is seeking a Senior Dental Assistant to join our Graduate Orthodontics team. This position provides chair side dental assistance, prepares and sterilizes equipment, documents patient care, takes and develops x-rays along with provides administrative assistance.

Duties :

  • Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures to include but not limited to placement of bases and liners and placement and removal of rubber dams, insertion, finishing, and removal of temporary restorations.
  • Prepares set-up trays for anesthetic, operative, prosthetic, periodontal, prophylactic, endodontic, and orthodontic dentistry. Prepares dental equipment and materials for treatment.
  • Takes and develops dental radiographs (x-rays).
  • Performs patient charting as instructed by the dentist.
  • Follows infection control protocol and prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
  • Greets patient and gets them situated in the treatment room.
  • Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
  • Takes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
  • May perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer. Schedules appointments, answers phones, data entry, and orders supplies.
  • Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education : High School Diploma or GED AND :

  • 24 months experience performing chair side dental assistance.
  • Equivalency Substitution : Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) is equivalent to 12 months experience.

    Skills :

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines.
  • Ability to provide patient care and customer service.
  • Ability to multitask
  • Must have a professional and positive attitude.
  • Certifications :

  • Required to have 2 of the 4 Certifications from Oklahoma Board of Dentistry : Radiation Protection and Safety, Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride, Placement of Pit and Fissure Sealants, Assisting in the Administration of Nitrous Oxide
  • CPR / BLS Certification
  • Advertised Physical Requirements :

  • Physical :
  • Standing for long periods of time.

  • Manual dexterity.
  • Speaking, listening, walking and reaching.
  • Environmental :
  • Clinic Environment.

  • Exposure to infectious diseases and blood borne pathogens.
  • Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma : The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity / expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

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