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About the Role
Facilitates the delivery of dental services by the dentist and dental hygienists.
Responsibilities
- Assists dentist and hygienist during examination and treatment of patients.
- Prepares patient for dental examination and treatment.
- Disinfects and/or sterilizes instrumentation and equipment, sets up instrumentation, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
- Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.
- Exposes and processes dental diagnostic x-rays when dentist is on site.
- Assists dentist/resident/hygienist in the management of medical and dental emergencies.
- Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
- Provides pre/peri/post-operative instructions as prescribed by dentist.
- Maintains dental and electronic medical records.
- Maintains dental inventory and supports ordering/inventory control.
- Assists in referral process.
- Performs water testing on a regular or as needed.
- Updates the MSDS book for incoming new dental products and revisions.
- Ensures OSHA and all safety requirements are practiced.
- Reviews and maintains sterilization records.
- Scans all necessary documents into the EMR.
- Routes telephone notes and electronic records to the appropriate dentist.
- Accesses patient portal for pertinent information.
- Confirms authorizations for non-covered dental services.
- Performs all duties as requested by supervisor.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate of an approved dental assistant training program, preferred.
- Minimum 6 months experience as a dental assistant, preferred.
- Basic Life Support Certification/AED, preferred.
- Familiarity serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, desirable.
- Strong ability to support a busy dental program.
- Proficiency in oral, written, and computer skills required.
Skills
- Oral skills
- Written skills
- Computer skills
Experience Level
- Minimum 6 months experience as a dental assistant, preferred.
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate of an approved dental assistant training program, preferred.