Dental Assistant

Job Description: Dental Assistant

Location: Rockwood, TN

Rate: $20/hr /1099.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients and operatories for dental procedures; performs four handed chair side assisting; and provides appropriate post treatment care and education for patients.
• Schedules appointments, answers telephone, and organizes daily schedule.
• Reviews medical history; records patient dental conditions and treatments; and maintains chart, records and reports.
• Exposes and prepares x-rays for review. Meets infection control and safety guidelines.
• Compiles information from patients, parents, guardians and family members in regards to patients health and dental needs. Compiles information from community resources concerning school transport programs and school-based referrals.
• Provides patient education in proper oral hygiene procedures. Coordinates and develops opportunities for community outreach and oral health activities.
• Communicates with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and Tennessee Department of Health guidelines; inspects materials to ensure compliance with expiration dates; and maintains current dental license and certification.