DENTAL ASSISTANT
19 days ago
Saint Louis
Job DescriptionDescription: I. BASIC FUNCTION: Maintains the overall physical operation of the clinical area and assists the Dentist(s) in the delivery of dental care services. All employees of FCHC must ensure service standards are delivered, including: FCHC Core • Demonstrates a commitment to FCHC mission and vision., • Demonstrates a positive attitude towards patients, employees, role, and the health center., • Smiles and makes appropriate contact, greets individuals upon entry into building and space., • Provides timely response to requests, tasks, and inquiries. Demonstrates good service turnaround., • Demonstrates good communication skills and communicates in a tactful manner., • Exhibits conflict resolution skills in order to foster effective working relationships and embraces a teamapproach., • Consistently shows commitment to position and team performance (i.e., attendance and punctuality)., • Consideration and acceptance of cultural differences of others; works well with individuals of diversebackgrounds, supporting a culture of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion., • Adheres to and promotes a culture of safety and cleanliness., • Adheres to HIPPA/Confidentiality standards. Department Officer: Chief Dental Officer or Interim Chief Dental Officer Reports to: Chief Dental Officer or Interim Chief Dental Officer and/or Associate Dental Director Supervises: None JOB DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT: DENTAL SERVICES JOB TITLE: DENTAL ASSISTANT DENTAL ASSISTANT III. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Maintains the physical condition of the clinical area and the dental equipment and instruments used., • Coordinates patient flow with the receptionist and the dental provider(s)., • Performs procedures such as x-ray exposure, fluoride therapy, patient study and working models, etc, • Prepares patients for general and specific examinations in accordance with Center protocols., • Maintains the inventory and proper sterilization of all instruments and supplies, excluding medicines, and prepares rooms daily., • Assists dental provider(s) in treatments, diagnostic exams and surgical interventions., • Coordinates preparation of outgoing lab work and notifications of patients for follow-up., • Coordinates patient recall system., • Maintains records and statistical data as assigned., • Uses four-handed dental technique., • Performs Blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration taking skills for workup and monitoring of patients --- ie. Vital signs., • Knowledge of and proper handling and mixing of dental materials, cements, etc., • Maintains Universal Precautions., • Computer use and knowledge., • Participates in Health Center staff problem solving groups., • Attends and participates in department meetings, etc. V. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Inside Health Center: All inclusive. Outside Health Center: Patients/Clients, students, vendors, community health agencies, and visitors, etc. VI. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate required. VII. CONTINUED EDUCATION: As required by certification. Requirements: