Dental Assistant, Dentistry, FT, Days

Prisma HealthColumbia, South Carolina

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Ensures safe and efficient patient care by working cooperatively with staff and volunteers to provide care for patients, assist dentists with dental procedures, and support staff with treatment room prep, charting in Eaglesoft, and maintaining supply inventory. Maintains knowledge of and adheres to infection control guidelines, patient privacy regulations and clinic policies/procedures.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments
Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Preparing patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating and draping patient; and educating patients by giving oral hygiene and postoperative instructions.
Assists in managing dental and medical emergencies
Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
Assists clinic coordinator with maintaining dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; and communicating supply needs to coordinator for ordering.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education- Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program
Experience- No experience required. One (1) year dental assistant experience preferred.

In Lieu Of

In lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, must have at least ten (10) years of experience as a dental assistant.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Must obtain and maintain a Nitrous Oxide Certification from the Board of Dentistry from the state in which work is performed within 3 months of hire.
CPR certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience with EPIC Wisdom - preferred

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

10 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

3052 Dentistry 10 Med Park Suite A

Department

30521000 Dentistry 10 Med Park Suite A-Practice Operations

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FAQs About Dental Assistant, Dentistry, FT, Days Jobs at Prisma Health

What is the work location for this position at Prisma Health?

This job at Prisma Health is located in Columbia, South Carolina, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Prisma Health?

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What employment applies to this position at Prisma Health?

Prisma Health lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Prisma Health?

Prisma Health is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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