Dental Assistant Job at Public Health Management Corporation in Philadelphia

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Summary Job Description:

Under the supervision of a Dentist, the Dental Assistant supports the dentist in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for dental assistants.

Responsibilities:

* Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment

* Prepares the operatory for the patient visit

* Seats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performed

* Collects and records patient health histories

* Drapes patient with protective linens; sets up instrument tray with required supplies

* Prepares dental materials, cements, amalgams, composites, impression materials, etc.

* Takes radiographs using conventional or digital technology and following radiation safety precautions

* Assists with dental charting

* Assists in the prevention and management of dental emergencies

* Manages the patient during dental procedures

* Provides active chairside assistance; transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistry

* Place and contour amalgam and other restorative materials

* perform coronal polishing

* perform fluoride treatments, including fluoride varnish

* Takes impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards, and custom tray

* Performs laboratory procedures, including the pouring and trimming of models; polishing dental prosthetics, and making vac-u-press forms

* At the conclusion of the procedure, follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operatory for the next patient

* Help manage the dental office's infection control plan to meet all regulatory requirements

* Monitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains lab facility

* Performs, monitors, and records all sterilization activities

* Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; maintains and properly sterilizes instruments

* Routinely cleans, disinfects, and restocks operatories

* Helps manage patient flow

* Maintains the inventory of supplies and reorders as necessary

* Track and verify invoices

* Performs duties within the dental program as assigned

Skills:

* Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines

* Ability to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet regulatory requirements

* Maintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs

Experience:

* Minimum of 2 years as a dental assistant. Experience in a community health environment serving uninsured or underinsured patients is preferred

Education:

* High school diploma or GED

* CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

* National DANB Radiation and Safety exam Certificate of Completion

* Certification in Dental Assisting

Work Environment:

* Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

* Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds, assisting with patients and standing and/or walking for most the day

* Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training

* Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment

Salary:

* Commensurate with education and experience

* Grade 14

PHMC is and EOE and an E-Verify Employer