Dental Assistant I
hace 9 horas
Albuquerque
Under general supervision, provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to a full-range dental services operation. Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol, procedures, policies, and standards, and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Provides chair side assistance to dentists and/or dental hygienists in the performance of dental procedures, to include operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, and/or oral surgical procedures., • Prepares, sterilizes, organizes, and sets up dental equipment, ensures that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established clinic guidelines and standards., • Monitors and maintains dental equipment, such as compressors, evacuator systems, radiographic developing equipment, sterilizers, and light curing units, in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines., • Exposes and processes dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders; assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols., • Follows and maintains all relevant federal, state, and institutional regulations, guidelines, policies, and standards for the provision of dental clinical services., • Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies., • Interacts with and processes dental clinic patients; performs telephone triage, conducts patient interviews, and obtains prior approvals from third party payors., • Maintains dental laboratory slips and creates and maintains dental records in accordance with established protocol and procedures., • Prepares instruments for sterilization and storage in trays., • Educates patients based on a sound knowledge of prevention and control of oral diseases; uses various teaching aids to effectively present the information to patients., • Inventories and orders materials and supplies for the dental clinic., • Contacts patients by telephone for return visits., • Takes and pours up dental impressions under direction of a dentist., • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience • High School graduate or GED certificate required., • Graduation from an ADA recognized certificate program is preferred., • Bi-lingual English/Spanish is preferred., • Work experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified is strongly preferred. Licenses/Certifications Required • Active license from NM Board of Dental Healthcare with certification required in:, • Dental Radiography, • CPR Certification must be obtained within first 6 months of hire and maintained. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required • Ability to work as a team member within a clinical environment., • Current knowledge of and ability to follow a full range of dental clinical procedures and protocols., • Knowledge of Federal, State, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services., • Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines., • Knowledge of sterile procedures., • Ability to operate, maintains, and troubleshoots a wide range of dental equipment in accordance with prescribed procedures and standards., • Ability to expose and process dental radiographs., • Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols., • Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control. Interviewing skills., • Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques., • Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures., • Records maintenance skills., • Knowledge and familiarity with compliance program. Cooperate fully and comply with laws and regulations. Age of Patients Served • Adult, geriatric, adolescent, pediatric Physical Characteristics/Working Conditions • Physical Effort and Dexterity: Good dexterity to operate personal computer, and basic medical and laboratory equipment. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day., • Machines, Tools, Equipment required to be operated: Capable of using medical equipment, office machines and personal computers for word processing, data entry and retrieval., • Visual Acuity, Hearing, and Speaking: Must be able to read computer monitor output and results of basic medical tests accurately. Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately for work and safety compliance., • Environment/Working Conditions: Work is mostly inside a clinic in a controlled environment. Normal clinic safety precautions and practices are required. Position may require travel throughout the Albuquerque metropolitan area. Work regularly scheduled Monday-Friday, although weekends may be required to meet deadlines.