DENTAL ASSISTANT
Company: UNM Medical Group
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
DENTAL ASSISTANT Department: Residency Dental Location:
Albuquerque, NM
The UNM Department of Dental is seeking a highly motivated
individual to work as a Dental Assistant. This individual will
assist in the coordination of day-to-day patient care, records
management, sterilization of instruments, ordering/stocking dental
supplies as needed. The successful candidate must have the ability
to work effectively and efficiently in an operating room setting
and a large dental clinical setting, working with many resident
dentists and other staff members. Summary Provides a range of
clinical, administrative, and staff support to a full-range dental
services operation. Assists in the performance of dental and
radiography procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and
supplies in accordance with established protocol, procedures,
policies, and standards, and assists in the coordination of
day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office
support activities. Minimum Job Requirements for a Dental
Assistant: High school diploma or GED, Dental Assistant certificate
from an accredited program. Current Certified State of New Mexico
radiology license required. Verification of education and licensure
(if applicable) will be required if selected for hire. Duties and
Responsibilities of a Dental Assistant:
- Provides chairside assistance to dentists and/or dental
hygienists in the performance of dental procedures, to include
operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic,
surgical, implant, and anesthesia procedures in both the general
dental office setting and hospital operating room.
- Prepares, sterilizes, organizes, and sets up dental equipment,
ensures that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and
processed according to established clinic guidelines and
standards.
- Monitors and maintains dental equipment, such as patient
delivery units, evacuator systems, compressors, digital and
traditional radiographic equipment, sterilizers, electrosurge unit,
implant unit and implant instrumentation, light curing units, model
trimmer, vacuformer and all other dental lab equipment, in
accordance with manufactures guidelines.
- Maintains compliance with Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) standards, infection control techniques and
regulations by reviewing dental material safety data sheets,
statistics, labeling hazardous material, disposing of sharp and
infectious waste, and maintaining autoclave sterilization log.
- Develops and processes dental radiographs in accordance with
provider orders; assists in the monitoring and maintenance of
radiation safety procedures and protocols with both digital and
traditional methods.
- Follows and maintains inventories of dental clinic
supplies.
- Follows and maintains all relevant federal, state, and
institutional regulations, guidelines, policies, and standards for
the provision of dental clinical services.
- Maintains and assists with computerized data and charting,
probing, and digital x-rays.
- Maintains dental laboratory slips and checks in lab cases.
- Assists with training of student dental assistants and
staff.
- Assists with taking patient's blood pressure and
documentation.
- Assists with medical stabilization devices; transfers patients
from wheelchair using a Hoyer lift or gait belt.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. About
UNM Medical Group, Inc. UNM Medical Group, Inc. (UNMMG) is the
practice plan organization for physicians and other medical
providers associated with the UNM Health Sciences Center. UNMMG is
a New Mexico non-profit corporation and is an equal opportunity
employer. UNMMG strives to mitigate health disparities brought
about by technology; we aim to reach underrepresented populations,
making healthcare more equitable and accessible for all of the
people in New Mexico; we have a demonstrated commitment to
diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as
working with broadly diverse communities. Benefits: UNMMG offers a
competitive salary and an attractive benefit package which includes
medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as tuition
assistance, paid leave and 403b retirement for benefits eligible
employees.
Keywords: UNM Medical Group, Albuquerque , DENTAL ASSISTANT, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
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