Performs those duties that assist the dentists, and hygienists in the care of and treatment of patients. Performs duties in the chair-side assisting, inventory, and records. This position is 30/hrs a week currently.QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School graduate
- On-the-job training, previous experience preferred
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
- Personal maturity, cooperation, ability to communicate clearly
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
- Assists the dentist and hygienist in chair side procedures.
- Responsible for the preparation and setting up of instruments.
- Daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and monitoring of equipment.
- Assist dentist in operating room.
- Follows all OSHA standards and institutional policies as stated in Regulatory Compliance Manual and Health Center Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Assists in obtaining prior approval for selective Medicaid Procedures.
- Completes and maintains dental laboratory forms.
- Maintains all dent lab slips for a minimum of two (2) years.
- Sends all dental cases to the lab and notifies patients when appliances are ready.
- Responsible for pouring and disinfecting of all dental impressions.
- Orders and maintains dental supplies.
- Assists front desk with clerical duties as needed.
- Performs radiology services, as allowed by dental assistant license.
- Maintains and updates Radiation Safety Program annually.
- Maintains and monitors all dosimeter badges.
- Performs topical fluoride and topical anesthetic applications
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein, or as assigned by the Dentist and the Dental Hygienist.