Part-time Dental Assistant

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES-

• Performs four-handed chair-side assistance to treating dentist under direct supervision


• Performs dental radiography-intra-oral and panoramic images


• Performs dental laboratory work-models, trays, temporaries for bridgework and crowns


• Performs sterilization and disinfection of dental instruments and equipment


• Prepares procedural trays/armamentaria set-ups


• Reviews and records patient medical histories for dentist's reference


• Takes and records patient's blood pressure


• Makes patient feel comfortable before and during treatment


• Completes thorough and timely clinical documentation in EMR


• Completes laboratory authorization forms and maintains record of dental laboratory cases


• Mixes dental materials


• Places and removes retraction cord


• Takes preliminary impressions


• Applies topical anesthetic in area of injection site


• Places post-extraction dressings


• Provides pre- and post- operative instruction for patients


• Performs routine maintenance of dental equipment


• Consistently practices universal precautions


• Orders dental supplies and materials


• Manages the appropriate disposal and removal of waste in dental clinic


• Recognizes and responds to basic medical emergencies


• Participate in dental huddle meetings to communicate and coordinate patient needs with the entire care team


• Communicates treatment recommendations with dental front desk


• Provides back-up for dental co-workers when needed


• Performs all other related duties as assigned by Chief Dental Officer or Dentist(s)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES -

• Meets professional behavioral expectations


• Serves as role model for all employees, displaying professional courtesy and compassionate care of patients


• Demonstrates an ability to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately


• Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and committees


• Prolonged sitting and/or standing and moving about throughout the workday


• Potential exposure to biohazardous materials, including ionizing radiation


• Keeps all matters related to the organization confidential in compliance with confidentiality policy


• Assumes responsibility for work performance and is able to be self-directed


• Takes pride in job performance as evident in compliance with job responsibilities


• Must have ability to collaborate and communicate with other staff


• Public health orientation through training, experience, or professional interest


• Works evening and weekend hours as scheduled


• Attends a minimum of one outreach event per calendar year


• Commitment to NSCHC faith-based mission to provide care to all who request it, without judgment

QUALIFICATIONS -

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.


• Successful completion of Dental Assistant program required or currently enrolled in a program


• Must have current knowledge of and practice experience in dental assisting


• Must be able to bend, stretch and lift items up to 20 lbs.


• Current BCLS certification


• Current Radiology certification


• Current OSHA/HIPPA certification


• Proficiency in EDR software (Dentrix, Open Dental, eClinical Works, Dexis)


• Act 33 with renewal


• Act 34 with renewal


• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal


• Annual influenza vaccine