Dental Assistant 1

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Campus, ILLINOIS
Job Type: FullTime

POSITION OBJECTIVE 

Working under general supervision, the Dental Assistant 1 will assist the faculty, resident dentists, and DMD students in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences with day-to-day operations of the Admitting Clinic and Oral Medicine Clinic in the department.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Ensure cleanliness/readiness of the clinic. Prepare clinic for the day's schedule. Following daily operations, clean and wipe down all equipment following established safety and infection control procedures. (20%) 
  • Stock supplies in clinic/cubicles as needed. Check equipment to ensure that it is in good working order. Report/record all repair orders. (10%)
  • Provide chair-side dental assistance for the faculty and residents of the department. Assist with patient seating and clinic flow. Review patient schedule to determine efficient use of clinical personnel time. (25%)
  • Coordinate and assist in routine procedures including taking radiographs, taking impressions and bite registration. Provide proper sterilized instruments for faculty and residents. (15%)
  • Monitor all dental and office supplies usage. Prepare pre-requisition to re-order materials and supplies as needed with assistance of clinic manager and chair. (10%)
  • Perform administrative duties including scheduling appointments, answering patient calls and documenting patient calls. (15%)

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    NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS

    Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)

     

    CONTACTS 

    Department:  Continuous contact with department chair and faculty, dispensary staff, receptionists, graduate department specialty clinics and clinical instructors to facilitate patient care.

    University: Infrequent to no contact anticipated.

    External: Continuous contact with patients to facilitate care.

    Students: Continuous contact with graduate students as it relates to daily patient flow.

     

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    This position has no direct supervision of staff employees.

     

    QUALIFICAITONS

    Experience: A minimum of 3 months to 1 year of dental assisting experience required. 

    Education/Licensing: High school education, dental assistant certification, current radiology license and annual CPR certification are required.

     

    REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Basic knowledge of computer software.
  • Basic knowledge of insurance codes, authorizations, and forms.
  • Ability to meet consistent attendance. 
  • Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face. 

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    WORKING CONDITIONS

    This work is performed in a clinical setting and requires general knowledge of chemicals, blood borne pathogens, OSHA requirements and lab safety. Required personal protective equipment includes mask, gloves and safety glasses when appropriate.

    In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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    Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation.  Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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