Job Description
Position Summary
Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dental residents and students treating special needs patients in multiple dental disciplines. Prepare surgical operatory, set-up for procedures under IV sedation, and assist with patient monitoring during surgical procedures. Ensure safe use, disposal, and storage of chemicals or hazardous materials. Take digital intra-oral and extra oral radiographic imaging (e.g. bitewing, periapical, occlusal and panoramic views in digital/plate/sensor formats). Review radiographs, within guidelines. Process and route imaging related materials. Greet, screen and direct patients. Confirm patient is authorized for a radiographic examination. Dispense supplies, equipment, and instruments, maintain cleanliness of work area and perform routine maintenance and disinfection of sedation equipment, suction equipment, suction lines and other equipment; maintain quality/safety standards; ensure adherence to infection control protocol.
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Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dental residents and students treating special needs patients in multiple dental disciplines. Prepare surgical operatory, set-up for procedures under IV sedation, and assist with patient monitoring during surgical procedures. Ensure safe use, disposal, and storage of chemicals or hazardous materials. Take digital intra-oral and extra oral radiographic imaging (e.g. bitewing, periapical, occlusal and panoramic views in digital/plate/sensor formats). Review radiographs, within guidelines. Process and route imaging related materials. Greet, screen and direct patients. Confirm patient is authorized for a radiographic examination. Dispense supplies, equipment, and instruments, maintain cleanliness of work area and perform routine maintenance and disinfection of sedation equipment, suction equipment, suction lines and other equipment; maintain quality/safety standards; ensure adherence to infection control protocol.
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