Public Health Management Corporation
Dental Assistant
Public Health Management Corporation, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
PHMC Care ClinicPhiladelphia, PA 19123, USA
Description
PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees are fully vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine before the first day of employment.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 equipmentPrepares the operatory for the patient visitSeats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performedCollects and records patient health historiesDrapes patient with protective linens; sets up instrument tray with required suppliesTakes radiographs using conventional or digital technology and following radiation safety precautionsAssists with dental chartingAssists in the prevention and management of dental emergenciesManages the patient during dental proceduresProvides active chairside assistance; transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistryPlaces and contours amalgam and other restorative materialsPerforms coronal polishingTakes impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards, and custom traysPerforms laboratory procedures, including the pouring and trimming of models; polishing dental prosthetics, and making vac-u-press formsAt the conclusion of the procedure, follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operatory for the next patientHelps manage the dental office’s infection control plan to meet all regulatory requirementsMonitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains lab facilityPerforms, monitors, and records all sterilization activitiesMaintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; maintains and properly sterilizes instrumentsRoutinely cleans, disinfects, and restocks operatoriesMaintains the inventory of supplies and reorders as necessaryTracks and verifies invoicesPerforms duties within the dental program as assignedSkills:Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelinesAbility to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet regulatory requirementsMaintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programsExperience:Minimum of 2 years as a dental assistant. Experience in a community health environment serving uninsured or underinsured patients is preferredEducation:High school diploma or GEDCPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certificationNational DANB Radiation and Safety exam Certificate of CompletionCertification in Dental AssistingWork 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 of 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. Commensurate with education and experience. Grade 14.Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Description
PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees are fully vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine before the first day of employment.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 equipmentPrepares the operatory for the patient visitSeats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performedCollects and records patient health historiesDrapes patient with protective linens; sets up instrument tray with required suppliesTakes radiographs using conventional or digital technology and following radiation safety precautionsAssists with dental chartingAssists in the prevention and management of dental emergenciesManages the patient during dental proceduresProvides active chairside assistance; transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistryPlaces and contours amalgam and other restorative materialsPerforms coronal polishingTakes impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards, and custom traysPerforms laboratory procedures, including the pouring and trimming of models; polishing dental prosthetics, and making vac-u-press formsAt the conclusion of the procedure, follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operatory for the next patientHelps manage the dental office’s infection control plan to meet all regulatory requirementsMonitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains lab facilityPerforms, monitors, and records all sterilization activitiesMaintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; maintains and properly sterilizes instrumentsRoutinely cleans, disinfects, and restocks operatoriesMaintains the inventory of supplies and reorders as necessaryTracks and verifies invoicesPerforms duties within the dental program as assignedSkills:Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelinesAbility to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet regulatory requirementsMaintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programsExperience:Minimum of 2 years as a dental assistant. Experience in a community health environment serving uninsured or underinsured patients is preferredEducation:High school diploma or GEDCPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certificationNational DANB Radiation and Safety exam Certificate of CompletionCertification in Dental AssistingWork 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 of 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. Commensurate with education and experience. Grade 14.Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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