Dental Assistant 1

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Updated: 3 days ago
Location: Campus, ILLINOIS
Job Type: FullTime

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working under general supervision, the dental assistant 1 will assist the faculty and resident dentists in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) clinic in treating patients with cases that are complex or patients that are medically compromised. This position also supervises outside colleges/technical schools’ dental assistants during their internship in the department.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provide chair-side dental assistance for the faculty and residents of the department. Review patient schedule to determine efficient use of staff’s time. Take and develop radiographs. Provide proper sterilized instruments for residents. (25%)
  • Sterilize all instruments and equipment. Responsible for cleaning instruments and taking instruments and equipment to central sterilization for processing. Responsible for cleanliness/readiness of the clinic. Prepare clinic for the day’s schedule, including setting up clinical area, supplies, and instruments. After procedures are completed, clean and sterilize cubicles as required. Stock supplies in clinic/cubicles as needed. (15%)
  • Assist in performing dental charting for patients. Responsible for reviewing charts and preparing lab cases. Maintain records of laboratory work orders. Notify lab when cases are ready for pick up. (10%)
  • Assist with student/resident training during orientation session regarding clinical procedures including maintenance of sterility. Report student/resident violations to Department Chair or Clinical Director for assessment. (10%)
  • Coordinate patient admitting procedures. Obtain patient records, radiographs, and models. (10%)
  • Check equipment to ensure that it is in good working order. Report/record all repair orders. (10%)

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    NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS

  • Monitor/re-order dental and office supplies as needed. Monitor all dental and office supplies usage. Prepare pre-requisition to re-order materials and supplies as needed. Obtain proper authorization. (5%)
  • Order, distribute and account for medications. Prepare pre-requisition to re-order medications. Distribute the medications to the residents and doctors. Track and account for all medications. This accounting will be reconciled to the number of cases needing medications. Records will be kept on file for audit purposes. (5%)
  • Mix chemicals that are needed on a case-by-case basis. (5%)
  • Serve as back-up and lunch receptionist. (2.5%)
  • Make appointments, answer patient calls, and make confirming patient calls. (2.5%)
  • Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)

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    CONTACTS

    Department: Continuous contact with dispensary staff, receptionists, graduate department specialty clinics and clinical instructors to maintain workflow. Department chair on an as needed basis.

    University: Infrequent contact.

    External: Continuous contact with patients daily. University Hospitals residency program as it relates to AEGD resident’s rotation. Insurance companies and vendors as needed.

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

     

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Direct supervision and training of interns with regard to department policy and procedures. This includes patient assignment as well as other duties during daily operations.

     

    QUALIFICAITONS

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

    Education/Licensing: High School education required. Dental Assistant certification. Current radiology license. Annual CPR certification.

     

    REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Basic knowledge of computer software.
  • Basic knowledge of insurance codes 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 and lab safety. May be required to use personal protective equipment, including standard lab coat, 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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