Dental Assistant III — AEGD Clinic

Job overview

The Dental Assistant III — Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Clinic role is onsite in Charleston, SC. The posting lists a pay range of $46,818–$79,560 per year and 40 scheduled hours per week. The position supports specialty resident providers in the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine clinics. The assistant provides clinical support across patient care, including chairside assistance, operatory preparation, imaging, patient monitoring, sterilization, and supply management. The work helps resident providers deliver dental and surgical care while maintaining infection-control, safety, and confidentiality standards.

What you'll do

• Assist resident providers chairside using four-handed dentistry
• update patient information in the electronic health record
• set up and clean operatories
• sterilize instruments and equipment
• acquire or assist with radiographs and scans
• assist with patient transport and post-anesthesia monitoring
• maintain supplies and inventory
• provide clinic administrative support and report equipment problems.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant iii

aegd clinic

charleston sc

musc

dental assisting

chairside assistance

advanced education in general dentistry

radiographs

instrument sterilization

patient care

40 hours weekly

$46,818–$79,560/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires formal training in an ADA-accredited dental assisting course plus one year of experience, or a high school diploma plus three continuous years of dental assisting experience; radiation safety certification is required for positions responsible for dental X-rays.

About the employer

MUSC is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.