Location: Berlin,NH, USA
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POSITION: Dental Assistant
SCHEDULE: Part Time, 1 day (8 hrs) per week
FACILITY: Northern NH Correctional Facility
LOCATION: Berlin, NH
POSITION SUMMARY
Under direct clinical supervision of the Dentist, a Dental Assistant performs non-professional work assisting the Dentist during examination and treatment of patients and in the routine handling of instruments and supplies.
* Maintains supplies, materials and records of treatment.
* Sets up instruments, equipment and supplies as directed by the Dentist.
* Prepares the patient for treatment.
* Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
* Ensures proper clean up, packaging and sterilizing of instruments.
* Assist in instruction of patients in proper dental hygiene
* Assists in screenings for dental emergencies and sick call.
* Provides chair-side assistance by keeping operating field clear, passing instruments and suctioning.
* Scrubs and sterilizes instruments.
* Mixes restorative materials.
* Maintains x-ray unit, processor, autoclave and dental unit according to specifications.
* Inventories supplies and equipment to maintain adequate levels.
* Orders supplies and equipment as needed.
Ensures there is sufficient number of trays set up for the day's patients, pulpotomy, caries control, amalgam and Perio/scaling.
* Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic.
* Performs administrative responsibilities including maintaining dental charts; recording dental findings; scheduling patients' dental appointments; preparing patient's schedule for escort officer; maintaining all dental logs; and inputting information into the appropriate computer record.
* Cleans developer and autoclave on a weekly basis
* Responsible for dental office security to include instrument, drug and needle counts. Maintains constant alertness to conditions that might endanger the security of the institution, personnel and inmates.
* Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
LICENSURE: None required
EDUCATION: High School graduate or GED certificate
CERTIFICATION: Dental X Ray certification
EOE/M/F/D/V
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