Dental Assistant
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- $30/hr.
- Start ASAP
- Temporary for 12 weeks?
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8am – 4:30pm?
- Thursdays 8am – 6pm
- Friday 8am – 3pm?
- Possible rotating?Saturdays 8am – 2pm??
Job Purpose
Supports dentist(s) in delivering primary dental care, prepares equipment/ operatory for dental procedures, contributes to supportive atmosphere for dental patients. Uses chairside, four handed dentistry techniques and confirms appointment and assists the dentist with follow-up care and care coordination. Takes guidance from Lead Dental Assistant.? Collaborates with Dental Director.? May cross train at reception area to assist as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical:
- Prepares office and treatment areas each day in accordance with policy.? Performs pre and post treatment setup/cleanup procedures for each patient according to the Center?s protocols.
- Prepares patients for dental procedures.? Assists dentist at chairside, using 4-handed techniques.?
- Performs independent patient services, as directed, including patient triage, digital radiographs, and impressions.
- Maintains adequate inventory of dental supplies and stocks operatory? daily
- Strictly follows all safety and infection control standards at all times.
- Takes quality digital radiographs, as prescribed. Observe radiation safety standards for staff and patients.
- Maintains and monitors laboratory procedures and cases.
- Confirms appointments for the dentist ahead of time. Assists the dentist with following up on patients and help with care coordination.
- Addresses telephone encounters and referrals daily.
- Performs? Autoclave Sterilization Procedures every day following our policy based on infection control standards at all times:
- Central processing area or ?sterilization room?
- Instrument processing and sterilizing
- Hand piece sterilization procedure:
- Sterilization Room Cleaning and Maintenance
- Complies with all infection control policies and procedures outlined by the organization in accordance with professional, state, and federal guidelines.
- Accepts guidance from the Dental Lead and reports to Dental Director as needed.?
Administrative:
- Demonstrates respect and dignity for patients and staff at all times.? Works as an effective team member to promote efficient patient care for maximum productivity.
- Performs registration function in accordance with Center policy.
- Updates sliding fee scale annually for each patient.
- Computer Smart forms and PREPARE.
- Updates insurance and assists with copays, collections, and prior authorizations.
- Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of Accredited Dental Assisting School
- Certified in Dental Radiology by DANB
- ICE Certified
Skills:
- Prefer 3+ years dental experience in general dentistry
- Commitment to preventative care
- Knowledge/interest in providing care to diverse patient population
- Bilingual (Spanish), desirable
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Listening skills/follows direction
- Reliable Transportation to travel from site to site
- Knowledgeable about instruments, materials and techniques used for all procedures.?
Work Location
Flexible to work in any location as assigned by the Dental Director and Lead Dental Assistant.
Physical Requirements
Requires good manual dexterity and fine motor coordination, good vision, physical mobility and flexibility.? Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens through direct patient contact.? Must follow OSHA standards and Universal Precautions at all times.? A great deal of standing and sitting throughout the day. Audiovisual acuity to perform office diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.? Physical ability to assist with elderly or incapacitated patients during the physical examination.? Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
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