Dental Assistant - Advanced Upstate Endodontics - Clemson, SC

Advanced Upstate Endodontics is looking for a Part-Time Dental Assistant that is Radiology and Infection Control Certified to provide chair-side assistance during procedures and surgeries. Must be available to work all day Tuesdays and Wednesdays and some Thursdays and Mondays. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides chair side assistance to dental providers in the performance of dental procedures, to include operative, preventive, endodontic and all other dental procedures as needed Prepares, sterilizes, organizes, and sets-up dental equipment to ensure that all dental sterilization guidelines are followed according to dental guidelines Monitors and maintains dental inventory, supplies and equipment i.e. compressor, evacuator system, sterilizers, and light curing units etc. in accordance with manufacture guidelines Takes dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders; assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols Develops and participates in all performance improvement activity relating to dental practice and ensures the dental component is in compliance with all regulations and standards Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs Patient management during dental procedures to include: instrument transfer, isolation, oral evacuation, retraction, and preparation of dental instruments and materials to include mixing filling and impression materials, charting examination and treatment results on patients’ dental records Maintain daily log-books on daily maintenance procedures Maintain proper maintenance of dental charts and dental forms Provide patients with written and oral post-operative instructions for dental procedures Performs other related duties as assigned Skills, Background and Experience: Must be available to work all day Tuesdays and Wednesdays and some Thursdays and Mondays. Experience working as a dental assistant preferred Must have Radiology and Infection Control Certification Completion of a Dental Assistant Certification from an accredited Dental Assistant Program is preferred, but not required Strong computer skills Dependable and reliable to be at work when scheduled and able to work late to accommodate emergency patients Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently Must be available to work late when necessary Job Type: Part-time Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Ability to Commute: Clemson, SC 29631 (Required) Work Location: In person

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