Dental Assistant

Job Summary

This position supports the clinical faculty, dental students, and other clinical support staff in the CDM Clinical Sites, with a primary role in The Dental Center.. This Dental Assistant prepares, dispenses, and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment. Additional tasks include the following :

• Support simulation clinic operations
• Support the educational mission of CDM Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must have Dental Assistant training in the State of California; have a minimum of one year experience as a dental assistant; current Basic Life Support.Must have demonstrated knowledge in aseptic and sterilization techniques as they relate to dental practice.Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively interact with health care professionals, students, and patients. Bilingual ability helpful.Proficient with computers, electronic health record, printers, calculator, fax machine, copy machine operation, electronic mail, video communications programs and telephone operation. Required Qualifications Education : Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Experience : One or more years of experience as a dental assistant in a clinic, hospital clinic or dental office.

Licensure and Certification : Current Basic Life Support certification and CA radiation safety certification. Must have completed or be able to complete within 90 days of hire : a California Dental Board approved course in the Dental Practice Act and a California Board approved course in infection control.

Must have a valid Driver’s License. Must maintain a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that satisfies the requirements of the WesternU Vehicle Use Policy. List comments regarding work hours Usual hours are Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm with the possibility of earlier or later start time. Evening or weekends may be required. Maybe be required to travel to CDM clinics including but not limited to CDM sites in Pomona, El Monte, Chino Hills, and Rancho Mirage. Posting Date 03 / 15 / 2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Essential Job Duties Job Duties Chairside dental assistant duties, including operatory set-up and breakdown; infection control protocols; preparation and maintenance of dental instruments, supplies and equipment for each appointment; collect and record patient health histories; patient communication management; instrument transfer; isolation; dental material handling for all general and specialty dental procedures performed by a general dentist; dental charting; ; taking dental x-rays , support medical emergencies Percentage Of Time 30 Job Duties Maintain infection control protocols; preparation, dispensing and maintenance of dental instruments, supplies and equipment, for each appointment; clinic material, supply, and instrument inventory control; quality assessment and maintenance of dental instruments; assist with regular maintenance of clinical equipment as directed. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients, employees, students by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.

Percentage Of Time 30 Job Duties Support of clinic operations, including but not limited to clinic material, supply, and instrument inventory control; quality assessment and maintenance of dental instruments; regular maintenance of clinical equipment as directed; monitors and cleans clinic operatories and support spaces; reporting of equipment failures; maintain / record logs related to quality assurance and equipment operations; instrument sterilization; and instrument / material / equipment dispensing. Orders and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials for the CMD clinical and pre-clinical enterprises. Enter orders into the University’s system for approval and processing; follow-up with appropriate Manager / Director to ensure order is placed and received in a timely fashion Percentage Of Time 10 Job Duties Sterilization and maintenance of dental instruments, supplies and equipment, for each appointment; clinic material, supply, and instrument inventory control; quality assessment and maintenance of dental instruments; assist with regular maintenance of clinical equipment as directed. ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs to the equipment manager, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques

Percentage Of Time 15 Job Duties Support the educational mission of the clinical faculty, including role modeling and teaching students how to function as a dental assistant on the dental team, both in four-handed chairside activities and in clinic operation support. Support clinical faculty in teaching students how to function as a dental provider on the dental team. Percentage Of Time 5 Job Duties Maintain / record logs related to quality assurance and equipment operations, and sterilization. Participate in required training and mandatory in-services such as BLS, infection control, and HIPAA. Participate in compliance activities such as clinic audits and infection control audits Percentage Of Time 5 Job Duties Other duties as assigned. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties for this position. The College of Dental Medicine-Dental Center reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Percentage Of Time 5