Dental Assistant

Healthcare

19 March 2024171 views

Expires in 22 days

Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Assistant performs a wide variety of patient care and office duties, working chair-side as dentists examine and treat patients. Makes patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair preparing them for treatment.
Monday - Thursday Hours and Saturdays
TASKS:
  1. Set up instrument trays, prepares materials;
  2. Escort patient into dental examination room;
  3. Preparing the patient for treatment by seating patient, obtaining records and applying protective garb;
  4. Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients;
  5. Preparing instruments, materials to be used;
  6. Take digital dental x-rays;
  7. Assists during dental procedures by handing instruments and other supplies, suctioning, irrigating, etc. as instructed by the Dentist;
  8. Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies;
  9. Decontaminate, scrubbing, packaging, and sterilizing all instruments;
  10. Take alginate impressions and pouring models
  11. Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs;
  12. Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the Dentist;
  13. Clean patient area of dental treatment room, removing instruments and supplies, discard disposable supplies and instruments, and ensuring that the room is ready for the next patient;
  14. Perform autoclave cleaning and testing;
  15. Ensures that patient records are kept confidential consistent with the Health Center policies and procedures and HIPAA standards; monitors HIPAA compliance within the work environment;

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or GED, plus prior experience in a dental office or health care setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: TBD
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Every weekend
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    $17 – $25 hourly
  • Benefits

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