Dental Assistant I
28 days ago
Dallas
Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision of a Dentist in a practice care setting, assists the dentist in providing dental treatment. Follows and supports the CARE model for patient experience.ResponsibilitiesSpecific Responsibilities of the Job: • Responsible for regular maintenance of high speed and low speed handpieces., • Collects and records patient health histories., • Patient management during dental procedures, monitors patient when N20 is being used., • Instrument transfer 4 handed dentistry while following sterile/OSHA procedures., • Dental procedure isolation techniques., • Prepares dental materials, cements, composite, impression materials, etc., • Ensures operatory is set up and broken down properly., • Conducts maintenance of all equipment; sterilizers, ultrasonic, flush lines, clean/replace traps, • Scans reception room for patients., • Assumes responsibility for the upkeep of the dental operatory and equipment., • Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of assigned operatory and for assigned equipment., • Maintain a stocked and clean operatory. Assist in updating and maintaining patient dental records to include Perio charting as directed., • Prevention and management of dental medical emergencies., • Inventory control and management., • Ensures all instruments are cleaned and sterilized/disinfected to meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards., • Ensures Dental treatment room is properly disinfected., • Explain post-operative care., • Complete all other Dental Assistant duties as allowed by TSBE., • Assist Lead Dental Assistant with duties as assigned when they are absent., • Assist with Front Desk duties as assigned., • Attend and participate in team meetings., • Other duties as assigned.Required SkillsRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:, • High standards for integrity, honesty, professionalism, and work ethic., • Commitment to service excellence., • Ability to work independently while demonstrating excellent organization and follow through., • Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload., • Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency., • Self-motivated, positive, and enthusiastic., • Self- starter with a strong desire to exceed expectations and capable of supporting a team to achieve successful results., • Maintains confidentiality discretion., • Ability to effectively work in collaboration with others to achieve business objectives., • Willing to grow and be challenged.Education and Experience:, • High School Diploma or GED., • Certification in Dental Assisting as required by state., • Dental Assistant License as required by state., • Current CPR, BLS or PALS required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire., • Radiology certified as required by state., • Maintain Continuing Education (CE) as required by state., • Nitrous certificate preferred., • Pit and fissure sealant certificate, and coronal polish certificate required., • Ability to work Monday through Friday and occasional weekends as scheduled and based on business need., • Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to travel using personal car to work at other practices as needed, • Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors, and or loud noises., • Moderate Physical activity; requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than 4 hours per day. Sitting for extended periods of time., • Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training., • Work Environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.