Dental Assistant I

Job Description

Job Description

Our Core Values:

The culture at Prism Health North Texas is built on our shared Core Values. We make hiring, firing, promotion and performance review decisions based on these values and behaviors, so it is important that you also share these Core Values:

• We are solution seekers.  
• We have a can-do attitude.
• We are mission driven.
• We care about people.

General Description:

Under general supervision of a Dentist in a practice of care setting, assists the dentist in providing dental treatment. Follows and supports the CARE model for patient experience.

Specific Responsibilities of the Job:

• Responsible for regular maintenance of high speed and low speed handpieces.
• Collects and records patient health histories.
• Patient management during dental procedures monitors patients when N20 is being used.
• Instrument transfer 4 handed dentistry while following sterile/OSHA procedures.
• Dental procedure isolation techniques.
• Prepares dental materials, cements, composite, impression materials, etc.
• Ensures operatory is set up and broken down properly.
• Conducts maintenance of all equipment; sterilizers, ultrasonic, flush lines, clean/replace traps
• Scans reception room for patients.
• Assumes responsibility for the upkeep of the dental operatory and equipment.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of assigned operatory and assigned equipment.
• Maintain a stocked and clean operatory. Assist in updating and maintaining patient dental records to include Perio charting as directed.
• Prevention and management of dental medical emergencies.
• Inventory control and management.
• Ensures all instruments are cleaned and sterilized/disinfected to meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards.
• Ensures the Dental treatment room is properly disinfected.
• Explain post-operative care.
• Complete all other Dental Assistant duties as allowed by TSBE.
• Assist Lead Dental Assistant with duties assigned when they are absent.
• Assist with Front Desk duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High standards for integrity, honesty, professionalism, and work ethics.
• Commitment to service excellence.
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating excellent organization and follow through.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
• Self-motivated, positive, and enthusiastic.
• Self-starter with a strong desire to exceed expectations and capable of supporting a team to achieve successful results.
• Maintains confidentiality of discretion.
• Ability to effectively work in collaboration with others to achieve business objectives.
• Willingness to grow and be challenged.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday and occasional weekends as scheduled and based on business needs.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to travel using a personal car to work at other practices as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification in Dental Assisting as required by the state.
• Dental Assistant License as required by state.
• Current CPR, BLS or PALS required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Radiology certified as required by the state.
• Maintain Continuing Education (CE) as required by the state.
• Nitrous certificate preferred.
• Pit and fissure sealant certificate, and coronal polish certificate required.
• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
• Moderate Physical activity; requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than 4 hours per day. Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.
• The Work Environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.