Dental Assistant B
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Dental Assistant to support its mobile school-based preventive dental services program. This position plays a vital role in improving oral health outcomes for children by delivering services in schools and community settings. The Dental Assistant will work with a licensed Dental Hygienist in a local health district and will also support administrative and educational outreach efforts. In community settings, duties include setting up, breaking down, and maintaining portable dental equipment; reviewing patient forms and documents; assisting with patient management; assisting with oral screenings and recording of findings; and assisting with the delivery of preventive services including dental sealants and fluoride varnish using 4-handed dental techniques. Cleaning and disinfecting the clinical areas and equipment and sterilizing dental instruments in accordance with agency policy and protocols and relevant OSHA laws and guidelines are additional duties. Administrative and community education duties include maintaining inventory of supplies; managing and maintaining patient records in compliance with HIPPA and applicable state and federal laws and regulations; educating children and parents individually and in group settings or at events; promoting the dental program; and working with local public and private dentists to coordinate referrals for children with treatment needs.
Requirements
- Knowledge of dentistry techniques and procedures and the use of standard equipment
- Experience working on a team
- Experience working with dentist or dental hygienist providing ‘4-handed dental’ services
Nice To Haves
- Infection Control experience
- Successful completion of an educational program and certification as a dental assistant preferred
- Prior experience successfully working with children in a dental practice
Responsibilities
- Setting up, breaking down, and maintaining portable dental equipment
- Reviewing patient forms and documents
- Assisting with patient management
- Assisting with oral screenings and recording of findings
- Assisting with the delivery of preventive services including dental sealants and fluoride varnish using 4-handed dental techniques
- Cleaning and disinfecting clinical areas and equipment
- Sterilizing dental instruments in accordance with agency policy and protocols and relevant OSHA laws and guidelines
- Maintaining inventory of supplies
- Managing and maintaining patient records in compliance with HIPPA and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
- Educating children and parents individually and in group settings or at events
- Promoting the dental program
- Working with local public and private dentists to coordinate referrals for children with treatment needs
Benefits
- No benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
