Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964 and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation.
Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package including a tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans, and much more.
NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.
As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for the following functions in the role:
* Provides chairside assistance for students, residents, and faculty in designated clinics.
* Plans the set-up of the operatories, instruments, and materials according to scheduled procedures.
* Takes and processes digital x-rays and dental impressions.
* Obtains and documents patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history.
* Maintains operatories according to proper infection control protocols to ensure adherence to OSHA and infection control regulations.
* Maintains equipment and inventory of dental supplies to ensure availability of instruments.
* May monitor oral sedation or general anesthesia procedures.
* May provide postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
* May communicate oral hygiene and tooth care information to patients.
* May assist with sterilization and dispensing of instruments.
* Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Completes special projects as assigned
*Required Education:*
*Level I* - HSD and one (1) to two (2) years of experience working as a Dental Assistant in a dental office -OR-Have completed an AA Dental Assisting Program.
*Level II - *HSD and two plus (2+) to four (4) years of experience working as a Dental Assistant in a dental office,-OR- Have completed an AA Dental Assisting Program and minimum two (2) years of experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental office.
*Level III-*HSD and four plus (4+) years of experience working as a Dental Assistant in a dental office,-OR- Have completed an AA Dental Assisting Program and minimum three (3) years of experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental office,-OR- Foreign trained dentist.
*Preferred Qualifications *
1.
Expanded Duties Certificate.
2.
Radiology Certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days from hire.
3.
Experience using EHR (electronic health record) system and dental terminology, preferably Axium dental software.
To apply directly to the position, please click on the link below: https://nsucareers.
nova.
edu/en-us/job/504593/dental-assistant-994049
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Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.
_NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.
50 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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