Dental Assistant

Job Description:

Dental Assistant

Description

Dental Assistant
41398BR
41398BR

Position Description
This position is responsible for performing skilled tasks assisting the professional dental staff. Responsible for providing skilled assistance in routine and complex cases to the professional dental staff in the examination and prophylactic, therapeutic and surgical treatment of patients. Work is performed under supervision of professional dental staff. Work is performed in usual clinic conditions; requires contact with patients.

Major/Essential Functions

• Assist dentist or hygienist at chair side.
• Administer Plaque Index test and provides oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Gathers charts, equipment and supplies in a timely manner for use during dental appointments.
• Practices infection control procedures according to policy guidelines in Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Exposes and develops dental x-rays; will be proficient with the use of the EVAsoft Dental Imaging Software.
• Counts instruments and sharps and maintains logs of use.
• Documents information into dental record of care; will assist with the typing of the doctor's patient treatment notes for inclusion into the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Answers routine questions and refers others to the dentist.
• Takes vital signs and records information in record prior to invasive procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Aligns with Values Based Culture.

Required Qualifications
Education: A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.

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