DEPARTMENT: Dental
NATURE OF POSITION: Performs those duties that assist the dental manager, dentists, and hygienists in the care of and treatment of patients. Performs duties in the fields of reception, chair-side assisting, inventory, and records.
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Graduation from high school minimal
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Previous dental assisting experience preferred
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Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
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Ability to communicate in English and Spanish preferred
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff
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Can motivate patients to follow guidance given to them by dentists and hygienists
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Prepare and maintain charts, records, logs and reports.
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Assists the dentist and hygienist in chairside procedures
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Amalgams
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Composites
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Oral surgery
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Endodontics
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Prophylaxis
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Sealants
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Stainless steel crowns
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Space maintainers
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Removable Prostodontics
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Responsible for the preparation and setting up of instruments.
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Dating of all sterilized instruments
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Ultrasonic cleaning of all dirty instruments prior to bagging
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Sterilization of all appropriate instruments.
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Daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and monitoring of equipment
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Compressor
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Sterilizers
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Radiographic developing equipment
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Evacuator systems.
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Assist dentist in operating room:
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Obtains operating room privileges
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Maintenance of supplies in operating room box
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Transportation of necessary equipment.
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Follows all OSHA standards and institutional policies as stated in Regulatory
Compliance Manual, and Health Center Policy and Procedure Manual
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Assists in obtaining prior approval for selective Medicaid Procedures
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Assists dentists with school sealant projects
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Maintains supplies in sealant box
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Assists in transportation of equipment
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Chairside assists in the schools
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Completes and maintains dental laboratory forms
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Maintains all dental lab slips for a minimum of two (2) years
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Sends all cases to the lab
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Notifies patient when appliance is ready
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Pours and disinfects dental impressions
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Orders and maintains dental supplies
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Assists front desk with clerical duties as needed
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Radiology services
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Exposes and processes dental
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Maintains and updates Radiation Safety Program annually
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Maintains and monitors all dosimeter badges
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Performs all duties as allowed by the state board of Medical Examiners
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Topical fluoride application
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Topical anesthetic application
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Other duties as assigned by dental providers
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Exhibits enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and professionalism in the workplace
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Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with party/parties involved, then if necessary, with 3rd party mediation)
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Displays a friendly manner and is easy to approach
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Maintains a neat, clean, wellgroomed, appearance and dresses in accordance with the dress code policy
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Leaves personal problems out of the workplace
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Treats all coworkers with dignity and respect
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Abstains from gossip in the workplace
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Arrives on time and works through designated hours
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Completes tasks effectively, accurately and on time
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Demonstrates little or no absenteeism/follows leave guidelines
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Follows designated line of support
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Display a willingness and flexibility to respond to unusual jobrelated demands
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Manages time well
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Recognizes and assists others in the work of the department, even though the work may be outside of regular duties
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Shares equally in the workload of the department
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Works cooperatively with all team members and departments
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Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed
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Abstains from criticizing COFMC, colleagues and supervisors
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Demonstrates loyalty to COFMC, colleagues and supervisors
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Demonstrates support of the mission and vision of COFMC
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Accepts and participates in cross training
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Takes initiative to identify skill development needs
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Commitment to the mission of COFMC
OUR MISSION The mission of The Clinic at Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center is to provide quality, comprehensive, and affordable care that improves the health and well-being of our communities. OUR VISION The vision of The Clinic at Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center is to provide a healthcare network that delivers the highest quality of care in our communities. We continuously strive to improve by cultivating strong relationships among patients, communities, and healthcare resources to promote health care for all.
