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Dental AssistantUniversity of Southern California (USC) • Los Angeles, California, United States
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Dental Assistant

University of Southern California (USC)
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    Los Angeles, California, United States
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    Los Angeles, California, United States
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Dental Assistant

Since 1897, the Ostrow School of Dentistry has shaped talented students into outstanding dentists and dental hygienists. Our challenging clinical education and our expert faculty members provide future oral health professionals with the skills they need in order to become the best.

Dentists and dental hygienists are consistently viewed as some of the most trusted and respected professionals that serve the public, and our graduates are part of the reason. The Ostrow School of Dentistry not only educates excellent clinicians but also produces professionals who earn their patients' trust with unyielding commitment to exemplary ethical standards. Our graduates also earn the respect of their colleagues, taking active leadership roles in the organized dentistry community from local to international levels.

USC's Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Advanced Specialty team. This department is seeking an individual who can handle a fast-paced workload and is able to work with a variety of different disciplines such as Periodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, and Urgent Care.

Job Summary:

Provides both administrative and comprehensive skilled chair-side assisting services for patients during dental treatment procedures for clinical faculty, doctoral dental students, and post-doctoral students in clinical unit(s) and/or affiliated practices. Works independently with moderate technical guidance.

Job Accountabilities:

  • Prepares treatment/clinical area for patient care. Organizes and prepares trays, sets up for dental procedures, and maintains adequate supply levels in each operatory. Preps patients and assists with dental procedures. Prepares and mixes materials. Obtains vital signs and monitors patients for complications. Cleans up following procedure, disposes of waste, disinfects area after each patient, and sets up for next patient in accordance with established procedures.
  • Maintains inventory of disposable materials, medications, dental instruments, equipment, and supplies in the dental operatory and those required for daily operation. Organizes supplies and equipment to minimize loss and maximize utilization. Performs regular audits to ensure the removal of expired materials. Maintains a clean and orderly clinic. Sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
  • Demonstrates and complies with the personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements including infection control and safety standards set forth by the department.
  • Prepares materials for making impressions and restorations. Exposes and processes digital radiography and traditional x-rays. Practices radiation safety at all times when using dental radiographs generators.
  • Assists with patient registration, appointment scheduling, billing, filing, scanning, and other administrative support duties. Obtains dental history and records from patients and ensures health history is recorded and current. Provides patient education and treatment planning information as directed by attending faculty providers, or by students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Associate's Degree

Experience: 6-12 months

Field of Expertise: Working knowledge of dental management systems, preferably axiUm. Bilingual skills in (Spanish and English) verbal and written communications skills. Demonstrated experience and skills in a variety of dental disciplines.

Salary range for this position is $21.00 - $22.50.

As an equal opportunity employer, USC values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust, and constructive collaboration amongst all its members.

USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us!

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Minimum Education: High school or equivalent Specialized/technical training Minimum Certifications: Dental Assisting diploma certificate Coronal polishing certificate Radiation Safety certificate BLS/CPR Completed board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act Completed board-approved 8-hour course in Infection Control Minimum Experience:

  • Los Angeles, California, United States

Compétences linguistiques

  • English
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