Chairside Assistant

# JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Chairside Assistant Department: Brooks College of Healthcare Sciences / School of Orthodontics Position Reports to (Position Title): BRCHS Dean/Business Operation Manager Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Non-Exempt Position Type (Full Time or Part Time): Full Time Is this a Primary or Additional Position: Primary

## Job Summary Responsible for preparing exam rooms, delivering supplies to service provider, stocking exam rooms, taking x-rays and sterilizing and maintaining instruments.

## Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for treatment, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists service provider in performing orthodontic procedures.
• Remove wires for patient to have dental cleaning if doctor is not available.
• Takes diagnostic x-rays.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts; pours, pulls casts, and returns to resident.
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments.
• Provides postoperative instructions to patients, as prescribed by service provider.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients if doctor is not available.
• Tracks lab procedures, ensuring that results are returned within required time frames.
• Assist Clinical Assistant Coordinator with maintaining supply and material inventories to order replacements as needed.
• Performs housekeeping tasks to maintain exam and treatment rooms and storage areas in a clean, orderly condition.
• Maintains OSHA requirements and standards.
• Maintains confidentiality; protects the security of dental records and adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
• Sending patient records to doctors offices, and patient.
• Back up for maintain appliance tracking system.
• Communicate low inventory by writing it on the inventory log and write on the maintenance.
• Log for maintenance on the dental chairs assigned section.
• Performance other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

## Required Skills/Abilities

### Knowledge of:

• Dental terminology
• Orthodontic dentistry chair-side assistance processes and procedures
• Sterilization techniques and procedures
• OSHA standards and requirements
• Florida Laws and Regulations

### Skill in:

• Providing chair-side assistance
• Sterilizing and disinfecting dental equipment
• Operating and maintaining a wide variety of dental equipment
• Accurately maintaining patient treatment records
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications

### Ability to:

• Read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
• Organize and prioritize multiple detailed tasks within tight timeframes
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Work collaboratively within a team environment
• Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
• Induce calming fearful patients
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, service providers faculty, and other staff

## Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or other related discipline
• Two (2) years experience in providing secretarial and administrative support to executives in an academic medical environment or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
• A valid drivers license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment

## Physical Requirements

• Sitting up to 7 hours a day
• Walking up to 3 hours per day
• Standing up to 7 hours a day
• Computer keyboard up to 6 hours a day

The following requirements will generally not apply:

• Bending
• Lifting
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Squatting
• Stooping
• Reaching
• Balancing
• Twisting
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Climbing stairs or a ladder
• Outdoors

## Important Note This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

## To Apply Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter with this application.