Dental Assistant
: Job Details :

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 32/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 clearlySPECIFIC 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.