Dental Assistant Float, EHR & OSHA Compliance in Academic Clinic
Overview
Owns support for dental students, residents, and faculty across a university clinic at scale. Collaborates with the surgery department to ensure clean operatories, functioning suction and DUWL, and accurate instrument transport for sterilization. Participates in weekly student meetings and departmental alignments. Brings a patient-centered approach, strong communication, and readiness to adapt to changing assignments. This role stands out for its academic setting, cross-functional team, and emphasis on cost savings through supply management.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and maintain organized operatories and supply levels to support daily procedures
- 2Design and execute clinic department close tasks including instrument transport and equipment shutdowns
- 3Lead instrument transport to sterilization and verify N2O safety and DUWL status
- 4Ship biopsies processing for Oral/Perio surgery and document outcomes
- 5Drive participation in staff and student meetings and provide supply usage feedback for cost savings
- 6Own continuous education participation and CPR certification maintenance
- 7Manage electronic health records usage and ensure HIPAA compliance
- 8Coordinate with faculty and residents to support teaching and patient flow
- 9Collaborate with the team to uphold OSHA standards and infection control practices
- 10Scale clinic operations during peak times while maintaining high quality patient care
Requirements7
- 1Must be CPR and X-Ray certified
- 22-3 years of dental assisting experience, CDA preferred
- 3At least 1 year of electronic health records (EHR) software experience
- 4Knowledge of OSHA standards, aseptic procedures, HIPAA regulations, sterilization, infection control
- 5Professional appearance and strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills
- 6Must be flexible and able to change assignments with little direction
- 7Must work well independently and in a group environment
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