Substitute/as-needed Dental Assistant
Dakota State University, Sioux Falls, SD, United States
Substitute/As-needed Dental Assistant
The University of South Dakota Department of Dental Hygiene is now accepting applications for a substitute/as-needed Dental Assistant located in the USD Sioux Falls Dental Clinic. Additionally, we are seeking a temporary dental assistant to cover a 3-month period starting December 2024 or January 2025. The 3-month position is Mondays through Thursdays. Following the 3-month period, this position will transition to an as-needed, substitute role.
Duties include: Assists the dentist or dental hygienist by seating patients, participating in dentistry techniques by handling the dentist instrument and mixing compounds for tooth repair and maintaining instruments and dental area in a sanitary manner.
1. Assists dentists to provide dental care to patients.
a. Passes instruments.
b. Mixes treatment.
c. Fills materials.
2. Disinfects the dental operatory and sterilizes equipment to ensure a sanitary dental environment.
3. Positions and exposes intraoral and extraoral dental radiographs to develop and produce quality X-rays.
4. Schedules, records, and controls patient visits to ensure accurate dental records for the patients.
5. Participates in the provision of oral health care by providing toothbrushing and flossing instructions and techniques to patients and staff to ensure adequate dental care for patients.
6. Assist clinic director as needed.
The successful candidate must be a licensed dental assistant in the State of South Dakota.
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. - Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. - Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing, Surgical Mask
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position - Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Lifting light, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. - Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. - Biohazard, Chemical Hazards, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Radiation, Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Vaccination required due to potential occupational exposure
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. - Clinical Environment
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume
Cover Letter
Other
Reference List
The University of South Dakota Department of Dental Hygiene is now accepting applications for a substitute/as-needed Dental Assistant located in the USD Sioux Falls Dental Clinic. Additionally, we are seeking a temporary dental assistant to cover a 3-month period starting December 2024 or January 2025. The 3-month position is Mondays through Thursdays. Following the 3-month period, this position will transition to an as-needed, substitute role.
Duties include: Assists the dentist or dental hygienist by seating patients, participating in dentistry techniques by handling the dentist instrument and mixing compounds for tooth repair and maintaining instruments and dental area in a sanitary manner.
1. Assists dentists to provide dental care to patients.
a. Passes instruments.
b. Mixes treatment.
c. Fills materials.
2. Disinfects the dental operatory and sterilizes equipment to ensure a sanitary dental environment.
3. Positions and exposes intraoral and extraoral dental radiographs to develop and produce quality X-rays.
4. Schedules, records, and controls patient visits to ensure accurate dental records for the patients.
5. Participates in the provision of oral health care by providing toothbrushing and flossing instructions and techniques to patients and staff to ensure adequate dental care for patients.
6. Assist clinic director as needed.
The successful candidate must be a licensed dental assistant in the State of South Dakota.
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. - Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. - Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing, Surgical Mask
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position - Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Lifting light, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. - Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. - Biohazard, Chemical Hazards, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Radiation, Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Vaccination required due to potential occupational exposure
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. - Clinical Environment
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume
Cover Letter
Other
Reference List