Summary
Working under the guidance of the Dental Services Coordinator, the Dental Assistant is entrusted with delivering top-tier dental patient care and services. The role primarily involves providing chair-side assistance to the Dental Provider, while also encompassing various additional responsibilities as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the Dental Provider during patient care procedures.
- Adhere to established protocols for radiograph development, employing safety measures to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure. Oversee the status of laboratory work, facilitating efficient communication with the receptionist for timely follow-up appointments.
- Monitor dental equipment for repair and promptly communicate needed repairs to Dental Services Coordinator.
- Maintain awareness regarding dental inventory and proactively communicate supply needs to the Dental Services Coordinator.
- Ensure smooth patient flow within the treatment area, optimizing the efficiency of operations.
- Responsible for completing daily, weekly, and monthly quality controls.
- Required to make follow up appointments for patient care.
- Responsible for post-op calls after extractions.
- Execute dental laboratory tasks in compliance with legal guidelines and standards.
- Maintain an ongoing awareness of proper instrument maintenance procedures.
- Prepare and arrange necessary instrumentation for various dental treatments, including endodontic therapy, prosthodontic care, oral surgery, and restorative therapy.
- Skillfully prepare and mix dental materials, including sedative dressings and luting cements.
- Takes preliminary impressions.
- Adheres to all Community Health Net dental policies/procedures, HRSA, JACHO, and OSHA Standards.
- Maintains supply order. Notify site supervisor when supplies are low, as to supply list.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Successful completion of an accredited dental assistant program or equivalent experience is required.
- Must hold a valid radiology permit and be certified to take x-rays in the State of Pennsylvania.
- Customer service skills- able to develop good customer relationships with a focus on achieving customer satisfaction.
- Knowledge of dental/medical terminology, dental procedures, and diagnosis.
- Possess excellent visual acuity, with the ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stretch, and exhibit manual dexterity to fulfill physical demands.
- Knowledge of computer and relevant software applications.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
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Adaptability- able to adjust approach to meet changing demands and situations including dealing with diverse people.
- Attention to detail- able to produce accurate and high-quality work through concern for all areas involved.
