Senior Dental Assistant - OU Dentistry

University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma, OK

ID: 7114784 (Ref.No. ta222062)
Posted: 3 months ago
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Description

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Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer. We are looking for a Senior Dental Assistant to join our team!
The Senior Dental Assistant provides chair side dental assistance, prepares and sterilizes equipment.Document patient care and take and develop x-rays. May provide administrative assistance. Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures to include but not limited toplacement of bases and liners and placement and removal of rubber dams, insertion, finishing, and removal of temporary restorations.
Duties:
  • 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).
  • 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

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Education:High School Diploma/GED

Experience: 24 months experience performing chair side dental assistance

Equivalency/Substitution:Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) is equivalent to 12 months of experience
Certifications/Licenses:
  • 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
Working Conditions:
  • 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:The University of Oklahoma, 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, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, 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, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

Diversity Statement:The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community by recognizing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.



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