Dental Assistant

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS • Prepares patient for the dentist o completes medical history review o notes chief complaint in chart o takes blood pressure and document • Exposes and develops radiographs, according to standard protocols and/or dentist orders • Assists dentist during oral exam and treatment • Maintains dental instruments and equipment • Cleans and maintains the dental operatories, sterilization and lab areas • Stocks operatories with adequate supplies at end of each day and as needed • Assists dental hygienist and clerk when necessary and feasible • Assists the patient in development of the patient's Dental Self-Management goals and care plans • Focuses on the assessment, monitoring and proactive management of the healthcare needs of the patient population • Performs front desk duties in absence of Guest Service Associate (GSA) or as directed • Pour impressions and trim models • Fabricates custom trays. • Responsible for purchase orders and ordering of monthly expendable supplies, as directed. • Participates in continuing education on and off site as appropriate and feasible. • Applies sealants to teeth as designated by the dentist. • Polishes teeth following prophy of teeth by the Dentist and give oral hygiene instructions to patients. • Takes alginate impressions as designated by the dentist. • Adhere to OSHA, Infection Control/Spice Regulations • Perform Sterilization of Dental Instruments and Dental Equipment • Perform Autoclave cleaning/maintenance, Lab duties, eye wash station, monitor/record AED/Crash Cart, O2 Tanks, Expiration dates, Sharps containers, Refrigerator/Freezer, Glucose testing, and referral monitoring • Assist RDH when feasible • Train novice assistants, as needed. • Attend quarterly workshops. • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES • BLS Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association ) • Radiography (X-Ray) Certification • Infection Control/Sterilization Certification • Medical Emergencies (Dental Office Certification • Dental Assistant Certification (Preferred) • Current NC Driver's License

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