Assist in a wide variety of chairside procedures using four-handed dentistry in our Graduate Pediatric Dentistry clinics. Assist and provide guidance to the providers with oral examinations, charting and operative procedures. Work with dental students, graduate residents and faculty, including assisting the dental residents with patient sedation and complex pediatric dental procedures. Receive, prepare and position patients for treatment to facilitate four-handed dentistry. Set up prior to treatment and anticipate provider's needs for each procedure during treatment. Obtain patient vitals prior to sedation cases. Assist with oral sedations and behavior management of patient requiring special treatment care. Taking digital scans for models or digital appliances. Take digital radiographs, according to standard procedures or specific instructions.

Assist pediatric residents in the operating room (OR) at Michigan Medicine. Enter all operating room (OR) patients into MiChart. Scan all paperwork into MiChart for patients at OR. Enter OR billing charges into axiUm and scan to patient's chart. Submit requests for orders/purchases and stock all dental supplies for OR. Assist in training residents in radiology software and equipment for OR.

Enter patient data into the computer system as needed. Maintain cubicle stock of dental supplies along with dental suction lines and traps. Prepare instruments for sterilization. Prepare instruments, materials and work surfaces for use by the providers. Assist in the training of dental students. Follow current infection control standards pertaining to OSHA and HIPPA guidelines.

A certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program. Certification as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA). Knowledge of dental clinic practices and procedures. Must be CPR certified. Must hold a Radiography Certification (xray). Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, faculty, residents and staff at all times. Possess current knowledge of infection control standards pertaining to OSHA and Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Excellent communication skills. Excellent attendance record. Ability to multi-task and have attention to detail.

At least two years dental assisting experience. Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).  Knowledge of pediatric dental procedures. Experience with School of Dentistry policies and MiDent software.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 4:30

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