Dental Assistant

Job Summary:

Assists Dentist with dental procedures, including, but not limited to the preparation of dental examination room and equipment, patient preparation, radiographic set-up and development, and chair side procedural assistance.

Essential Functions:

• Assist chair side and participate in creating and explaining dental treatment plans.
• Clean, disinfect, sterilize and generally organize dental operatory and laboratory areas. Properly bag and dispose of contaminated wastes and supplies. Open and close clinic independently. responsible to keep sterilization area updated
• Performs limited hygiene services of child prophys and application of Topical fluoride
• Oversight of general care and maintenance of dental equipment and supplies. Assist with inventory control measures and process
• Responsible for charting requirements; x-ray, crown & bridge, Caries Risk Assessment, root canal and denture procedures
• Schedule Dental appointments
• Be available to help any other Dental provider when it is needed
• Perform coronal polish for both adults and children. Night Guard delivery, take alginate impressions, pour up models, create Custom trays and wax rims
• Ensure appropriate documentation and maintenance of dental records in paper or electronic form.
• Participate in creating and explaining Dental treatment plans
• Responsible for accurate completion of X-ray process and x-ray Certification
• Participate in Laboratory process: Dentures, crowns, metal and Resin partials, Lab shipment locations, fill out scripts, schedule shipment, advise on dentures/partials home care
• Fabrication of Temporary crowns
• Lead Daily Dental Flow and manage two rooms for procedures
• Participate in the training for new employees
• Schedule Dental appointments
• Order supplies, inventory and track shipments
• Assist the QI department in all HRSA requirements
• Comply with all OSHA, HIPAA and BLS Policies and procedures at MarillacHealth
• Performs other related job duties as assigned by the supervisor

Competencies:

• Good Proficiency and navigation PC application included but not limited to MicroSoft suite of products and EMR/EDR systems
• Ability to multitask while actively listening
• Excellent keyboarding skills
• Good telephone manners with a clear speaking voice
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build rapport with the patients, outside professionals and staff
• Ability to work in a PCHM team model of care

Required Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• One year of demonstrable dental experience chair side

Preferred Education/ Experience:

• Certification from an accredited college/program
• Bilingual in Spanish

Additional Eligibility: Must be current or willing to be vaccinated for the following

• TDAP (up to date booster)
• MMR series
• Varicella
• HEP B series
• Flu Shot
• TB Screening