Dental Assistant (Temp) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in chapel hill, North Carolina
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Job Description:
Department:
ASOD Periodontology - 436530
Career Area :
Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Posting Open Date:
10/16/2024
Application Deadline:
10/30/2024
Position Type:
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title :
Dental Assistant (Temp)
Position Number:
20025645
Vacancy ID:
S024195
Full-time/Part-time:
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week:
40
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:
$19 - $24/hour
Estimated Duration of Appointment:
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Division of Comprehensive Oral Health houses several disciplines including, Periodontology, Dental Hygiene, Comprehensive Dentistry, Operative Dentistry/BioMaterials, Prosthodontics, and Endodontics. The Periodontology discipline focuses on the prevention and treatment of gum disease, as well as the management of gum and tissue inflammation resulting from existing dental conditions
Position Summary:
The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing dental and surgical assisting duties to the Periodontology clinic. Tasks include preparing the clinic, setting up trays using sterile techniques, assisting with a variety of restorative and surgical procedures, assisting with obtaining informed consent, and obtaining and documenting pre- and post-op vitals. The Dental Assistant will be responsible for preparing patients for their procedure and subsequently reviewing post-op instructions, assisting patient and families as needed, and restocking the inventories in the rooms in a prescribed manner. The Dental Assistant will assist clinical faculty in training dental, dental auxiliary, and graduate specialty students in clinical practice as well as providing dental assisting as needed in support of the Division. This includes monitoring/implementing clinic policies and procedures, restorative and surgical tray preparation, sterilization of instruments and maintaining asepsis, exposing and processing radiographs, seating and interacting with patients, collecting and recording patient data, taking intraoral photographs, and providing chairside assistance to students, graduate residents and faculty.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalency and completion of an accredited dental assisting program; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Previous chair-side dental assisting experience is essential. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of individuals (including staff, students, graduate residents faculty and patients). The successful candidate must be able to exercise, tact and diplomacy, and be flexible in working in different specialty clinics including Periodontology, Dental Hygiene, Comprehensive Dentistry, Operative Dentistry/Biomaterials, Prosthodontics, Endodontics and Dental Faculty Practice. The Dental Assistant must be customer-service oriented and patient-care driven. The position requires the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, to negotiate to achieve successful results, and to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-level customer service. The position requires strong professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to work with others and change tasks frequently is essential.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Experience working in a team environment, and providing support with various dental procedures.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:
Not Applicable.
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