Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Dental AssistantLocation: Danielsville, GA Job Type: full-time Company: MedLink GeorgiaAbout Us:MedLink GA is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Georgia. We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our team and support healthcare professionals in providing top-notch medical services to our community.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but are not limited to, the following)Under the supervision of the dental provider, assists with the following duties and responsibilities:Assists the provider with routine dental checkups, screening patients, reviewing a patient's oral history and teaching appropriate brushing and flossing techniquesAssists and/or performs basic dental care tasks and preventative oral hygieneAssists as necessary with extractions, including emergency extractions and/or urgent dental careResponsible for taking impressions and/or molds of teethAssists the Provider with taking impressionsAssists Provider with anything they need for adjustments to crowns, bridges or denturesEnsuring that sterile conditions are maintainedProviding dental health education about tooth care and dietPrepare treatment rooms for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocolsPrepare patient by welcoming, comforting, seating and draping the patientProvide information to patients by answering questions and requestProvide 4 handed dentistryProperly handle, disinfect and sterile treatment rooms and instruments, according to OSHA standardsProtect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocolsProvide diagnostic information by taking X-rays, taking diagnostic models (pouring and trimming)Provide postoperative instructions and oral hygiene Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidentialMaintain supply inventory of necessary materials to function on daily basis (i.e. Don't run out of gloves, anesthesia...)Maintain dental equipment according to manufactures instructions (cleaning autoclaves, changing filters, lubricating handpieces)Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending continued education courses annuallyContribute to the team effort of accomplishing related tasksOther duties as assignedEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEGraduation from an approved Dental Laboratory program and one year experience preferred and High School Diploma.