Dental Assistant 2

Job description:

·         Under direct supervision of a licensed Dentist, performs procedures designated under the scope of practice for a registered dental assistant to include certification for exposing and developing radiographs. 

·         This is the second level class in the Dental Assistant sub-series. 

·         An employee in this class works as a chair side assistant during examination and treatment of patients and can expose and develop radiographs. 

·         This class differs from Dental Assistant 1 in that an incumbent of the latter performs duties that do not require certification for exposing and developing radiographs. 

·         This series differs from the Dental Assistant 3 in that an incumbent of the latter works as a chair side assistant during examination and treatment of patients and can expose and develop radiographs, perform coronal polishing, sealant application, and nitrous oxide monitoring.

·         Prepares patients and operatories for dental procedures; performs four handed chair side assisting; and provides appropriate post treatment care and education for patients.

·         Schedules appointments, answers telephone, and organizes daily schedule.

·         Reviews medical history; records patient dental conditions and treatments; and maintains chart, records and reports.

·         Exposes and prepares x-rays for review. Meets infection control and safety guidelines.

·         Compiles information from patients, parents, guardians and family members in regards to patients health and dental needs. Compiles information from community resources concerning school transport programs and school-based referrals.

·         Provides patient education in proper oral hygiene procedures. Coordinates and develops opportunities for community outreach and oral health activities.

·         Communicates with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.

·         Ensures compliance with federal, state and Tennessee Department of Health guidelines; inspects materials to ensure compliance with expiration dates; and maintains current dental license and certification.