Location: Hammond,LA, USA
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Description
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.
Requirements
Education:
* High School Diploma or GED Certificate
* Completion of accredited program in dental assisting
* EDDA Certification preferred
Skills:
* Basic computer knowledge.