Chairside Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Chairside Assistant

• SDS Sheets Maintenance Department: College of Healthcare Sciences / School of Orthodontics Position Reports to (Position Title): BRCHS Dean/Business Operation Manager Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Non-Exempt Position Type (Full Time or Part Time): Full Time Is this a Primary or Additional Position: Primary Job Summary Responsible for preparing exam rooms, delivering supplies to service provider, stocking exam rooms, taking x rays and sterilizing and maintaining instruments. Supervisory Responsibilities None Duties/Responsibilities Prepares patient for treatment, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists service provider in performing orthodontic procedures. Remove wires for patient to have dental cleaning if doctor is not available. Takes diagnostic x-rays. Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs. Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts; pours, pulls casts, and returns to resident. Sterilizes and disinfects instruments. Provides postoperative instructions to patients, as prescribed by service provider. Records treatment information in patient records. Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients if doctor is not available. Tracks lab procedures, ensuring that results are returned within required time frames. Assist Clinical Assistant Coordinator with maintaining supply and material inventories to order replacements as needed. Performs housekeeping tasks to maintain exam and treatment rooms and storage areas in a clean, orderly condition. Maintains OSHA requirements and standards. Maintains confidentiality; protects the security of dental records and adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations. Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications. Maintain the SDS book (Safety Data Sheets) Maintain appliance tracking system, back up for OSHA Manual maintenance. Communicate low inventory by writing it on the inventory log and write on the maintenance log for maintenance on the dental chairs assigned section. Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned. Required Skills/Abilities Knowledge of: Dental terminology Orthodontic dentistry chair-side assistance processes and procedures. Sterilization techniques and procedures. OSHA standards and requirements. Florida Laws and Regulations. Skill In: Providing chair-side assistance. Sterilizing and disinfecting dental equipment Operating and maintaining a wide variety of dental equipment. Accurately maintaining patient treatment records. Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications. Ability to: Read understand and follow oral and written instructions. Organize and prioritize multiple detailed tasks within tight timeframes. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Work collaboratively within a team environment. Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner. Inducing calming fearful patients. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, service provider’s faculty and other staff. Education, Certificates, Licenses, and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or other related discipline two (2) years' experience in providing secretarial and administrative support to executives in an academic medical environment or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience. A valid driver's license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment. Physical Requirements Sitting—up to 7 hours per day Walking—up to 3 hours per day Standing—up to 7 hours per day Computer keyboard—up to 6 hours per day Lifting will not generally apply Pushing will not generally apply Pulling will not generally apply The following requirements will generally not apply: Bending Squatting Stooping Reaching Balancing Twisting Crawling Kneeling Climbing stairs or a ladder Outdoors Important Note This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs. To Apply Interested candidates are asked to submit a list of references with the JU Application.