Dental Assistant at Advantage Care Health Centers | Freeport, NY, US | Rezi

Dental Assistant at Advantage Care Health Centers

Dental Assistant

Advantage Care Health Centers · Freeport, NY, US

2 weeks ago

Dental Assistant

Advantage Care Health Centers · Freeport, NY, US

15 days ago
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About the Role

Facilitates the delivery of dental services by dentists, dental residents, and dental hygienists.

Responsibilities

  • Assists dentist/resident/hygienist during patient examination and treatment.
  • Prepares patients for dental examination and treatment.
  • Disinfects and/or sterilizes instrumentation and equipment.
  • Sets up instrumentation and prepares materials for dental procedures.
  • Assists dentist during dental procedures.
  • Takes and records patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
  • Exposes and processes dental diagnostic x-rays when a dentist is on site.
  • Assists dentist/resident/hygienist in managing medical and dental emergencies.
  • Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
  • Provides pre/peri/post-operative instructions as prescribed by the dentist.
  • Maintains dental and electronic medical records.
  • Maintains dental inventory and supports ordering/inventory control.
  • Assists in the referral process.
  • Performs water testing regularly or as needed.
  • Updates the MSDS book for new dental products and revisions.
  • Ensures OSHA and all safety requirements are practiced.
  • Reviews and maintains sterilization records.
  • Scans 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 the supervisor.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Graduate of an approved dental assistant training program, preferred.
  • Minimum 6 months of 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.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish, a plus.

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.