Job Description
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES-
- Performs four-handed chair-side assistance to treating dentist under direct supervision
- Performs dental radiography-intra-oral and panoramic images
- Performs dental laboratory work-models, trays, temporaries for bridgework and crowns
- Performs sterilization and disinfection of dental instruments and equipment
- Prepares procedural trays/armamentaria set-ups
- Reviews and records patient medical histories for dentist's reference
- Takes and records patient's blood pressure
- Makes patient feel comfortable before and during treatment
- Completes thorough and timely clinical documentation in EMR
- Completes laboratory authorization forms and maintains record of dental laboratory cases
- Mixes dental materials
- Places and removes retraction cord
- Takes preliminary impressions
- Applies topical anesthetic in area of injection site
- Places post-extraction dressings
- Provides pre- and post- operative instruction for patients
- Performs routine maintenance of dental equipment
- Consistently practices universal precautions
- Orders dental supplies and materials
- Manages the appropriate disposal and removal of waste in dental clinic
- Recognizes and responds to basic medical emergencies
- Participate in dental huddle meetings to communicate and coordinate patient needs with the entire care team
- Communicates treatment recommendations with dental front desk
- Provides back-up for dental co-workers when needed
- Performs all other related duties as assigned by Chief Dental Officer or Dentist(s)
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES -
- Meets professional behavioral expectations
- Serves as role model for all employees, displaying professional courtesy and compassionate care of patients
- Demonstrates an ability to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately
- Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and committees
- Prolonged sitting and/or standing and moving about throughout the workday
- Potential exposure to biohazardous materials, including ionizing radiation
- Keeps all matters related to the organization confidential in compliance with confidentiality policy
- Assumes responsibility for work performance and is able to be self-directed
- Takes pride in job performance as evident in compliance with job responsibilities
- Must have ability to collaborate and communicate with other staff
- Public health orientation through training, experience, or professional interest
- Works evening and weekend hours as scheduled
- Attends a minimum of one outreach event per calendar year
- Commitment to NSCHC faith-based mission to provide care to all who request it, without judgment
QUALIFICATIONS -
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Successful completion of Dental Assistant program required or currently enrolled in a program
- Must have current knowledge of and practice experience in dental assisting
- Must be able to bend, stretch and lift items up to 20 lbs.
- Current BCLS certification
- Current Radiology certification
- Current OSHA/HIPPA certification
- Proficiency in EDR software (Dentrix, Open Dental, eClinical Works, Dexis)
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
- Annual influenza vaccine
Job Tags
Temporary work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,