DENTAL ASSISTANT Job at University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati

Overview

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General Statement of Duties: This employee provides advanced remediable intra-oral dental tasks/procedures during examination and treatment of patients. Performs clinical support functions essential for the operation of a dental clinic. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all of the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge Of

• Principals and working properties of various dental restorative materials.
• Proper use of equipment, instruments, and supplies used in performance of comprehensive dental treatment.
• Proper maintenance of dental equipment including hand pieces, vacuum, compressor, automatic processor, dental unit, and autoclave.
• CDC, OSHA, and State Dental Board rules and requirements concerning infection control rules and regulations.
• Safe handling of contaminated instruments and waste.
• Potential for exposure to HIV, HBV, TD, STDs, etc.
• Basic life support in the management of dental emergencies.

Skill To

• Operate a computer utilizing the appropriate software related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Input appropriate data into computer system.
• Operate equipment and instruments used in performance of assigned dental procedures.
• Expose, process, and mount dental radiographs.
• Pour and trim study models.
• Place dental restorative materials – metallic & non-metallic.
• Place sealants.
• Communicate in lay terms to dental patients.

Ability To

• Perform dental charting (dental and periodontal).
• Perform assigned four-handed dentistry tasks.
• Maintain instruments and equipment used in examination and treatment of dental patients.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Interpret and clearly explain procedures, situations, and policies to the public as well as to other employees.
• Write legibly, clearly, and concisely using proper English.
• Reduce a complaint or problem to writing for recording purposes.
• Listen effectively.
• Prioritize calls and requests.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Organize work and follow directions, both oral and written.
• Show sensitivity toward the needs of patients.
• Manage patients with anxiety, mental illnesses, or mental retardation.
• Handle difficult customers or situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Work in a fast paced environment.
• Work and make decisions with little supervision.

Required Education And Experience

Each applicant must have the equivalency of a high school diploma plus training or three years of experience as a chairside Dental Assistant.

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must have a Dental Assistant Radiographer License from the Ohio State Dental Board.

Military Education & Experience Evaluation

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

Working and Physical Conditions

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)

Examples of Work Performed

• Placement of sealants.
• Placement of restorative materials: amalgam, non-metallic, and direct bonding materials.
• Aspiration and retraction, excluding placement of gingival retraction materials.
• Intra-oral instrument transfer.
• Preliminary charting of missing and filled teeth.
• Elastomeric impressions for diagnostic models and models to be used for opposing models in construction of appliances and restorations.
• Taking impressions for the construction of custom trays.
• Shade selection for fabrication of appliances or restorations.
• Applications of topical anesthetics.
• Removal of periodontal dressings (packs).
• Pulp testing.
• Fluoride application, limited to liquid or gel applications.
• Topical applications of desensitizing agents to teeth.
• Application of periodontal dressings (packs).
• Suture removal.
• Placement of rubber dam over preplaced clamp and removal of clamp and rubber dam.
• Application of cavity varnish.
• Placement and removal of surgical dressings.
• Intra-oral bite registrations.
• Repair, construction, and finishing of metallic and plastic prosthetic devises.
• Irrigation and drying of canals during endodontic procedures.
• Placement of medication in the pulp chamber(s) of teeth with non-vital pulp or instrumented canals.
• Seat and dismiss patients.
• Assist patients in completion of forms.
• Perform direct, four-handed assistance to dentist or dental hygienist during dental treatment.
• Record examination findings and treatment on patients\' charts.
• Expose, process, and mount dental radiographs.
• Pour and trim study models.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Make, confirm, and coordinate patient appointments.
• Keep dental operatories clean, sanitary, and organized.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain instruments in treatment trays.
• Perform routine tasks related to daily/weekly/maintenance of equipment.
• Assist with clinic inventory and ensure that laboratory work has been returned.
• Prepare records and reports.
• Assists those contacted in the course of duty in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.

Probationary Period

Four months

Supervision Exercised

None

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees a comprehensive benefit package. See the original posting for details on holidays, health insurance, retirement, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and equal employment opportunity statements.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgender status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Application Instructions

01 You understand that if your application does not include your resume and driver\'s license that your application will be rejected?

• I have read the above statement and understand that my resume and transcripts must be attached to my application

02 Do you understand this is a full-time, 40-hour per week position for which we are recruiting?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have a Dental Radiographer License from the Ohio State Dental Board? (Copy of license must be attached)

• Yes
• No

04 How many years of dental assisting experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 year to less than 3 years
• 3 year to less than 4 years
• 4 year to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05 Are you interested in a full-time, 40 hour per week Dental Assistant position with The City of Cincinnati?

• Yes
• No

06 Do you have experience in a public health and/or a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level: Entry level

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Higher Education

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