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About the Role
The Dental Assistant will provide operational and administrative support to the Dentist/Dental Residents, assisting in various treatment procedures, preparing the treatment room, taking x-rays, documenting patient history, and ensuring patient comfort and post-treatment care instructions. The role also involves assisting with charting and documentation in the EMR.
Responsibilities
- Ensure equipment, instruments, and appointment room are set up for patient care.
- Prepare patients for treatment by greeting, escorting, and making them feel at ease.
- Remain in the treatment room with the patient throughout their visit.
- Take and record medical and dental histories and update personal information in patient charts.
- Take diagnostic x-rays.
- Inform providers when a patient is ready for treatment.
- Assist with suctioning, exams, new patient screening, and other procedures as indicated by NYS DA regulations.
- Learn and use common dental terminology and types of dental procedures.
- Assist the dentist and hygienist with patient exams, and dental and periodontal charting.
- Communicate oral hygiene instructions to patients.
- Reinforce the treatment plan, provide preventive education, and escort patients to the reception area.
- Assist in scheduling patients.
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain instruments, equipment, and surfaces in compliance with MVHS Infection Control policies.
- Take inventory of supplies and ensure functionality of dental equipment.
- Alert office manager, Lead Dental Assistant, or supervisor of any supply or maintenance needs.
- Prioritize activities and assignments.
- Comply with all OSHA regulations, MVHS policies, and applicable NYS regulations.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Manual dexterity required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop rapport with patients.
- Some computer knowledge.
Skills
- Dental terminology
- Dental procedures
- Oral hygiene
- Infection control
- EMR charting
- BLS/CPR
Location
- Not specified
Work Type
- Occasional
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant (Preferred)
Education Level
- High school graduate or equivalent
- BLS/CPR certification
- Certified Dental Assistant licensure from New York State (Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $19.00 - $25.00 Per Hour
Benefits
- Not specified
About the Company
- Not specified
Equal Opportunity
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.