JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Assistant performs a wide variety of patient care and office duties, working chair-side as dentists examine and treat patients. Makes patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair preparing them for treatment and obtains dental records.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
1. Set up instrument trays, prepares materials;
2. Escort patient into dental examination room;
3. Preparing the patient for treatment by seating patient, obtaining records and applying protective garb;
4. Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients;
5. Preparing instruments, materials, and medicaments to be used;
6. Take and develop dental x-rays;
7. Assists during dental procedures by handing instruments and other supplies, suctioning, irrigating, etc. as instructed by the Dentist;
8. Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies;
9. Decontaminate, scrubbing, packaging, and sterilizing all instruments;
10. Perform solely mechanical work upon inert matter in a dental office, e.g. trimming or mounting impressions taken by the dentist;
11. Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs;
12. Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the Dentist;
13. Clean patient area of dental treatment room, removing instruments and supplies, discard disposable supplies and instruments, and ensuring that the room is ready for the next patient;
14. Clean and polish removable appliances;
15. Perform autoclave cleaning and testing;
16. Schedule appointments, receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms;
17. Maintain clinical and business records, manually or using a computer;
18. Ensures that patient records are kept confidential consistent with the Health Center policies and procedures and HIPAA standards; monitors HIPAA compliance within the work environment;
19. Immediately reports any discovered or suspected fraud, waste, or abuse of Health Center funds to the Administrative Manager or Program Director;
20. Immediately reports any discovered or suspected violations of HCC’s protected health information privacy or security policies and procedures to the Administrative Manager or Program Director.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
1.High School diploma or GED, plus prior experience in a dental office or health care setting.
2. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed an accredited dental assistant training program.
3. Current CPR or BLS certification.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of dental safety practices and requirement to evaluate existing standards and implement new procedures;
2. Knowledge of and ability to apply Dental Assistant principles and practices;
3. Knowledge of dental operatory principles, standards, and procedures;
4. Knowledge of how to use/maintain dental operatory and other Health Center equipment appropriately;
5. Skill in identifying problems, researching and recommending resolutions;
6. Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making;
7. Skill in maintaining Health Center quality assurance;
8. Skill in following appropriate testing procedures;
9. Excellent interpersonal skills; and
10. Skill in proper equipment use.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations