Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenOverview
The Dental Assistant for Touro College of Dental Medicine's Clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico provides chairside assistance to faculty and student dentists during dental procedures and adequately prepares for dental procedures by setting up instruments, equipment, and materials. This role ensures that all instruments are arranged properly and in accordance with sterile techniques. This position requires OSHA training and is subject to exposure to blood and other bodily fluids as well as enforcing HIPAA regulations specifically when accessing Protected Health Information (PHI).
Responsibilities
Assists students or faculty during dental procedures. Prepares for dental procedures by setting up instruments, equipment, and materials, and maintains a clean oral working area prior to during and post exams/procedures Coordinates the inventory of dental materials with the dispensary and obtains and replenishes supplies on an as need basis. Proactively informs providers and/or management of any issues with equipment, instruments or supplies. Assists students and/or manipulate diagnostic radiographs on an as need basis. Removes biohazard trash as needed and other duties in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Records pertinent clinic data including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, diagnostic aids, and other in treatment documentation. Packages tissue and biopsy specimen and sends to pathological laboratory. Serves, as needed, as chair-side assistant to licensed dental practitioners, and dental students (pre-doctoral, post graduate and residents) in examination and treatment of patients in all phases of dentistry. Assists in regulatory compliance and keeps abreast of new developments, techniques and materials as they come about, and to insure adherence to proper infection control protocol.
Tracks lab work, schedules patients, confirms appointments, triages patients, monitors patient/provider schedules, updates patient medical history, etc on Axium system as needed. Explains procedures to patients. Participates in morning huddle. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Experience A college degree (AS) with Dental Assistant experience OR a high school diploma with three to five (3 - 5) years' dental assistant experience. Certifications/Licensures Registered Dental Assistant in New Mexico a must. CPR Certification required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of dental terminology and dental procedures. Knowledge of instruments, materials, and standardized dental procedures used in dental care. Knowledge of infectious control policies, aseptic techniques, supplies, and equipment. Ability to operate dental radiographic equipment. Proactive communication skills (both written and verbal), utilizing tact and diplomacy.
Exceptional customer service skills and professionalism in communications and demeanor. Effective organizational and planning skills including attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to take direction…
About Touro University
From its Form 990- Budget $495.8M · Education
- Staff 3,722 · founded 1970
- Pays its leaders $339K–$1.1M (12 reported)
- Open jobs 255 · Jobs at Touro University · Full 990 report