Dental Assistant Job at Southeast Community Health Systems in Ham...
Southeast Community Health Systems - Hammond, LA, United States, 70403
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The Dental Assistant III renders dental care to patients in a community health center setting. Tasks include assisting the dentist during examinations and treatment, cleanings, sterilizing, arranging instruments, and assisting dentist with x-rays. Works under supervision of the dentist and performs routine tasks according to standards, procedures and instructions. Also performs routine administrative and clerical tasks independently.
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Job Summary:
The Dental Assistant III renders dental care to patients in a community health center setting. Tasks include assisting the dentist during examinations and treatment, cleanings, sterilizing, arranging instruments, and assisting dentist with x-rays. Works under supervision of the dentist and performs routine tasks according to standards, procedures and instructions. Also performs routine administrative and clerical tasks independently.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Completes initial assessment of patient according to policy and procedure and documents appropriately.
- Follows plan of care for each patient, including referrals.
- Receives dentist orders, records and assures completion.
- Assists dentist with exams and procedures and in use of highly specialized dental equipment.
- Mixes and prepares solutions and materials for fillings, washes and sterilizes instruments and clean work area following treatment.
- Charts information dictated by the dentist on the chart.
- Perform routine dental laboratory work.
- Orders dental and office supplies
- Coordinates and prioritizes patient activities and maintain relationships with referral facilities.
- Assists in keeping dental department productive and in compliance with all rules and regulations.
- Assist department in keeping productive and in compliance with all rules.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate
- Completion of accredited program in dental assisting
- EDDA Certification preferred
- Basic computer knowledge.
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