Description:
Job Summary:
Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; taking intraoral x-ray films; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act; sanitization of treatment room, sterilization of treatment instruments; charting and documentation of treatment procedures in patient chart.
Work Hours: Part-Time; scheduled less than 32 hrs per week; not benefit-eligible
Monday-Tuesday 7am-5pm & Wednesday 8am-5pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
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Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, draping patient, and taking intraoral x-rays if indicated.
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Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
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Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist’s access; suctioning; passing instruments.
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Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth.
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Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic images.
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Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
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Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions as indicated by procedures.
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Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
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Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
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Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
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Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
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Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
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Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and anticipating needed supplies.
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Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
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Contributes to team effort and represents clinic to community in a positive manner.
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Represents clinic to the community, patients, and others in a positive manner.
Requirements:
Required Education: High School graduate; dental assistant training preferred
Required Experience: Preferably one year in clinic setting
Skills:
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Ability to work as a team member.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Ability to perform diagnostic procedures.
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Thorough and organized.
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Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
Physical Demands:
Physical Abilities
Stand Constantly
Walk Frequently
Sit Frequently
Handling/Fingering Constantly
Reach Outward Occasionally
Reach above Shoulder Occasionally
Climb Occasionally
Crawl Not Applicable
Bend Frequently
Push Pull:
12 lbs or less Frequently
13-25 lbs Occasionally
26-40 lbs Not Applicable
41-100 lbs Not Applicable
Lift Carry:
10 lbs or less Constantly
11-20 lbs Occasionally
21-50 lbs Occasionally
51-100 lbs Occasionally
Over 100 lbs Not Applicable
