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Dental Assistant

Warsaw, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=81+South+Main+Street+Warsaw+NY+USA+14569)

Description

Position Summary:

Assists dentists and dental hygienists in providing oral care to patients. Assists in general operation, maintenance of inventory, and housekeeping as it pertains to infection and exposure control.

Job Responsibilities:

Customer Service:

+ Greets, seats and inquiries about patient needs

+ Informs provider of patient status including medical history, presenting complaints and concerns.

+ Dismisses patient when provider has completed treatment

Assisting Techniques:

+ Under the direction of the Dentist, pours models, trims study models and box impressions with wax.

+ Assists in oral surgery, preventative, and restorative dentistry.

+ Assists Dentist and Dental Hygienists at chair side by:

+ Setting up appropriate trays and materials

+ Preparing operatory

+ Informing provider of patient status including medical history, presenting complaints and concerns

+ Utilizing four-handed assisting technique

+ Preparing and processes dental materials

+ Completing simple dental repairs

Radiographs:

+ Takes radiographs per order/protocol

+ Mounts in computer prints using digital technology

+ Maintains adequate radiograph supplies

+ Takes accurate radiography including contrast, no cone cutting, etc.

+ Records radiographs appropriately in patients electronic record.

Dental Record:

+ Maintains and respects confidentiality

+ Determines appropriateness of releasing professional information using established guidelines

+ Utilizes appropriate dental terms and abbreviations

+ Reviews health history

+ Takes appropriate vital signs at every visit

+ Takes dental/periodontal dictation as needed from the dentist or hygienist

+ Documents patient complaints

+ Documents radiographs taken

+ Enters information into EHR

+ Fills out appropriate consent forms and has ready for dentist to sign

NYSDOH and OSHA guidelines:

+ Attends annual in-service program on hazardous substance and infection control.

+ Proper handling of hazardous substances

+ Proper handling of infectious waste

+ Utilizes universal precautions/adhere to all exposure control protocols

+ Wears appropriate personal protective equipment

+ Proper handling of sharps and sharps containers

+ Cleans and sterilizes equipment according to infection control/sterilization policies and procedures, and manufacturer’s instructions for use

+ Maintains current Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR Certification

Maintenance:

+ Changes alginate tray solutions and ultrasonic solutions as needed.

+ Cleans and disinfects operatories between patients

+ Maintains a supply of tray set ups

+ Keeps all logs: ie: autoclave, refrigerator, etc. up to date

+ Cleans and lubricates high and slow speed hand pieces

+ Cleans and disposes of burs according to procedure.

+ Assists with the inventory control system and restocking the laboratory.

+ Runs appropriate solution through HVE system at end of day

+ Checks expiration dates on sterilized instruments

+ Supply ordering and maintaining inventory

+ Turns equipment on and off at the beginning and end of day

+ Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work area

Communication/Participation:

+ Communicates effectively with patients, members of the dental team, administrative team and co-workers in other departments

+ Actively participates in group problem solving

+ Attends departmental and organizational meetings

+ Participates in quality assurances and continuous improvement activities

+ Any other reasonable requests from management

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications:

+ Willingness to provide exceptional care

+ Basic computer literacy

Education/Experience:

+ High School diploma or equivalent.

+ Prior dental experience preferred

+ Completion of a recognized dental assisting program preferred

Salary Description

$19/hr + $1,000 Sign On Bonus