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Dental Assistant

Employer
University of Bridgeport
Location
Connecticut, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Mar 8, 2022


The Dental Assistant, Fones School of Dental Hygiene, is a part-time, approximately 16 hour/week, 12 month/per year position (fall and spring/summer semester). The selected candidate will assist in the operation of the Fones Dental Hygiene Health Centers of the University of Bridgeport.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist with operation of clinic, radiology, and dental materials labs as assigned:
    • Biological monitoring and cleaning of sterilizers
    • Infection control management – disinfection and sterilization
    • Radiology functions
    • Support functions of practice management software, digital imaging, and other emerging technology
  • Assist dentist in variety of treatment procedures
    • Set up and breakdown of operatory
    • Four-handed dentistry
  • Contribute to integrity of dental hygiene program
    • Support goals of the program through clinic management
    • Guide students with instruction and assistance in clinical administrative functions
    • Assist with equipment maintenance, repair, and quality assurance logs
    • Maintain SDS sheets
    • Assist with inventory control
    • Assist with front desk duties as needed
  • Communicate with Program Director, Clinic Administrator, and/or Clinic Supervisors
  • Adhere to Dental Practice Regulations and Standards of Clinical Practice as a Dental Assistant and member of the Dental Team
  • Complete annual compliance training
  • Carry out other duties as assigned
  • Role model for dental hygiene students
Qualifications
  • RAD and ICE certified dental assistant with 2 years four-handed dentistry experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Working knowledge of dental practice management software, radiographic processing, and digital imaging systems
NOTE: The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the Dental Assistant. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of the position. You will devote your time and best efforts to the performance of your various job duties and will observe any and all policies, rules and regulations that the University may now have or shall hereafter establish.

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