Dental Assistant

Title Dental Assistant Reports to Dental Site Manager Work week Full-time: Not to exceed 40 hours per week Wage classification Non-Exempt OSHA risk classification High Mission Strengthening our community by providing accessible and affordable healthcare. Benefits Medical & dental insurance, PTO, floating holiday, life, AD&D, long/short term disability, 403b. Summary Position Statement This purpose of this position is to provide chair‑side and clinical assistance to providers, allowing for quality patient care and education to occur in the most efficient, appropriate manner possible. Essential Functions / Roles & Responsibilities Provide assistance to dentists and hygienists in 4‑handed dentistry. Gather clinical data, test results for EPT, cold, etc. as directed for doctor’s review. Take diagnostic quality radiographs as prescribed. Enter findings, procedures, and treatment plans into charting system for doctor’s review. Perform patient education and home‑care instructions. Clean and maintain operatory, patient areas, and lab. Sterilize and process instruments as needed, with appropriate PPE. Call patients or other offices and care coordinator as needed for patient follow‑up. Assist with restorative procedures including stainless steel crowns, space maintainers, oral sedation, safety positioning devices, and positive behavior management. Assist with preventative, restorative, endodontic, prosthetic, and oral surgery procedures. Help treat and educate patients in the control and prevention of oral disease such as caries and periodontal disease through proper oral hygiene and regular professional care. Prepare operatories and equipment for necessary patient treatment prior to appointment and clean and stock operatory following appointment. Prepare patient for treatment, including the taking and processing of any and all necessary radiographs utilizing digital and electronic systems. Takes and records health history review prior to treatment, when necessary. Provide chair‑side, four‑handed assistance to the provider during all dental procedures. Under direction from the provider, record diagnosis, procedural codes, treatment notes, and treatment plans in the electronic patient chart. Provide patient with necessary education, including pre‑ and post‑operative instructions. Sterilize and maintain instruments and supplies according to clinic policy. Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements Education: Graduate from an accredited dental assisting program. Experience may substitute for education. License: No license required. Experience: Two years prior experience as a dental assistant including pediatric procedures. Contact Patty Eissler, Chief HR officer, View phone number on click.appcast.io or [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™