Requisition ID: 017704
| Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry |
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| Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry |
| University Park Campus |
| Full-Time |
| $27,000.-$28,000. |
| The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.
USC's Ostrow School of Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant II to join its team.
Job Accountabilities:
Provides comprehensive skilled chairside assisting services during dental treatment procedures to faculty, doctoral dental students and post-doctoral students in a teaching clinic. Is capable of working independently with minimal technical guidance. May lead other dental assistants.
Provides comprehensive skilled chairside assisting services during treatment procedures to faculty, doctoral dental students and post-doctoral students in a teaching clinic..
Prepares treatment area for patients. Prepares and mixes materials. Preps patient. Assists with procedures. Monitors patient for complications.
Exposes and processes patient x-rays.
Assists students in collecting patient history, charting and treatment planning.
Sets up clinic and keeps disposable materials and medicaments in adequate supply for daily operation. Maintains a clean and orderly clinic at all times. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
Reports equipment malfunctions and follows up with repair technicians as needed. Maintains equipment.
Maintains impressions, study models and various other dental appliances.
May assist with patient registration, appointment scheduling, billing, filing and other related clerical support duties as required.
The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. |
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| Specialized/technical training |
| 3 years |
| Three years chairside experience directly related to practice specialization. Valid CDA and California x-ray License. Knowledge of computers. |
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| Valid RDA and bilingual skills in English and Spanish. |
| New
Grant Funded |
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