Practice Assistant - Dental Institute
Company: Midwestern University
Location: Glendale
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
The Practice Assistant in the College of Dental Medicine -
Arizona (CDMA) provides assistance to the dentist and student
dentist when it relates to examining and treating patients. The
Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute is responsible for the
day-to-day maintenance of the CDMA's clinics, including the
coordination of materials, equipment and supplies, answering
patient phone calls, scheduling patient appointments, and
retrieving and relaying patient phone messages to students and
faculty. Incumbents in this position work in multiple areas within
the CDMA's clinics on a rotational and/or specific assignment-based
system. The Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute reports
directly to the Practice Assistant Supervisor and must be able to
adapt to work schedule changes based on the hours of the clinic.
Essential Job Functions Professionalism & Collegiality Model and
ensure professional and collegial behavior Maintain a positive
working environment Provide an environment of high quality, open
and respectful communications Equipment, Instrument and Consumable
Supplies Participate in the cycle of equipment, instruments and
supplies Deliver instrument carts to student dentists within the
various suites Check out equipment, instrument and supplies to the
student dental provider Check used instruments and equipment back
in Deliver instrument carts with used supplies back to the
sterilization room and return used instruments. Group Practice
Clinic Functionality Schedule and confirm appointments with the
goal of optimizing clinic utilization. Among other tasks, it will
include the systematic review of various student schedules, review
of reports for patients with overdue appointments, and proactively
facilitating the clinic schedule to ensure that available clinic
times are utilized. Keep treatment records. Report malfunctioning
equipment to appropriate personnel. Identify and report general
maintenance problems. Assure presence of necessary materials.
Request and maintain the materials and supplies necessary for
day-to-day operation Assure adherence of all clinic policies
including infection control guidelines Participate in instrument,
equipment and supply coordination. Receive, greet and prepare
patients for treatment Acquire digital radiographs, intra-oral,
extra-oral and Cone beam computed tomography Assist dental students
with acquisition of above dental radiographs Oversee and
demonstrate the correct radiographic technique to dental students
and Practice Assistants in the Dental Institute Assist dental
students in planning and ordering lab fabricated surgical guide
Maintain sterilization and disinfection of radiology instruments
and equipment Import outside radiographs into patient electronic
chart Assist with dental operatory equipment infection control
Assist dental students and outside candidates with acquiring
radiographs for dental board exams Assist with training employees
Record keeping of radiation dosimetry Facilitate the daily working
of the radiology clinic and assist radiology faculty Education and
Compliance Function as an integral component in the quality
assurance of College of Dental Medicine - Illinois. Work with
student dentists, staff and faculty to assure adherence to all
clinic policies and regulatory requirements such as infection
control guidelines, OSHA standards and HIPAA privacy and security
protocols. Provide information on violations of clinic policies to
the management Sterilization and Dispensing Responsible for the
dispensing, collecting, and processing of dental instruments,
equipment, and consumable supplies utilized in the College of
Dental Medicine - Illinois clinics for the treatment of patients,
both real and simulated as well as for the education of student
doctors. Prepare and process instruments, supplies and equipment.
Clean, disinfect, sterilize, package and restock instruments,
supplies and equipment. Utilize aseptic techniques when handling
instruments, equipment and supplies. Track, inventory and dispense
dental instruments, supplies and equipment. Package and sterilize
disposable supplies such as gauze, cotton rolls, and cotton
pellets. Assist with data entry, ordering and sorting clinical
supplies. Assists with maintaining the organization, cleanliness
and general appearance of the sterilizing, and dispensing rooms and
their related storage facilities. Maintain the stock of supplies
needed to properly run the sterilizing and dispensing rooms, such
as autoclave bags, tape, towels, patient's drapes, caps, etc.
Assist in the training of new employees Educate staff, faculty, and
students about sterilization and infection control issues Chair
Side Dental Assisting Provide chair side dental assistance, when
required. While this is not an exhaustive list, the Practice
Assistant in the Dental Institute will: Transfer dental instruments
Adjust equipment to proper position Manipulate and transfer dental
materials Retract soft tissue Evacuate the oral cavity of debris to
maintain a clear field of operation Make diagnostic quality
radiographic images Set up and maintain dental cubicles Utilize
aseptic techniques Follow up on proper infection control guidelines
Demonstrate four-handed dentistry Place rubber dams on teeth to
isolate them for individual treatment Prepare materials for making
impressions and restorations and make casts of teeth and mouth from
impressions Make temporary crowns Additional Responsibilities
Bilingual/fluency in Spanish and English preferred Assist with
shelf organization for dispensary Assist in the Sterilization
Department, as needed Dispense items to students and clinical
instructors as needed. Assist with organization for dispensary and
suites Participate in Dental Clinic meetings. Assist in hygiene and
emergencies when needed Must be adaptable to shift changes. Other
duties may be assigned. Qualifications To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This individual must have the ability to work in a constant state
of alertness and safe manner and must have regular, predictable,
in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Other Qualifications This position requires a
significant amount of interaction with the public and many internal
customers and therefore, the individual must be able to develop a
positive rapport effectively. The ability to maintain a
professional demeanor, be detail oriented and promote a welcoming
atmosphere is essential. The individual must have the ability to
become familiar with Dental Software Management Systems. This
position requires working knowledge of how to take radiographic
series and be able to demonstrate radiographic techniques to
students as needed. Education and/or Experience High school diploma
or GED required. Associate's or technical certification preferred.
1-3 years of dental clinical practice experience required.
Radiology and CPR certification is required. Must have working
knowledge of digital radiography. Must be able to constantly take
radiographs that meet acceptable standards for diagnostics and
patient exposure. Registered Dental Assistant is preferred.
Familiarity with OSHA guidelines. Experience working in a team and
customer service-oriented environment. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills. Computer Skills Computer proficiency in MS
Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to become familiar with the
Clinic Management System. Physical Demands The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands
to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The
employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and sit. The
employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is
regularly required to push up to 40 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision,
depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The
work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate. Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit
organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in
the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in
Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More
than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in
osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant
studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia,
cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology,
speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary
medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members
are dedicated to the education and development of our students in
an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of
the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly
activity, and personal growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits
package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet
insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare
reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work
life balance with competitive time off package including paid
holiday's, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We
offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care
subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an
employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we
offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness
facility. Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or
applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin
or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender
(including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual
orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past,
current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic
information; or any other protected class, in accord with all
federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a),
250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies
with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke
Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies
with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
#CB #ZR #MidwesternUniversityJobs Qualifications Education Required
High School or better. Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission:
No
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