Dental Assistant

Performs those duties that assist the dentists, and hygienists in the care of and treatment of patients. Performs duties in the chair-side assisting, inventory, and records. This position is 36/hrs a week currently.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate
• On-the-job training, previous experience preferred
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
• Personal maturity, cooperation, ability to communicate clearly

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the dentist and hygienist in chair side procedures.
• Responsible for the preparation and setting up of instruments.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and monitoring of equipment.
• Assist dentist in operating room.
• Follows all OSHA standards and institutional policies as stated in Regulatory Compliance Manual and Health Center Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Assists in obtaining prior approval for selective Medicaid Procedures.
• Completes and maintains dental laboratory forms.
• Maintains all dent lab slips for a minimum of two (2) years.
• Sends all dental cases to the lab and notifies patients when appliances are ready.
• Responsible for pouring and disinfecting of all dental impressions.
• Orders and maintains dental supplies.
• Assists front desk with clerical duties as needed.
• Performs radiology services, as allowed by dental assistant license.
• Maintains and updates Radiation Safety Program annually.
• Maintains and monitors all dosimeter badges.
• Performs topical fluoride and topical anesthetic applications
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein, or as assigned by the Dentist and the Dental Hygienist.