DENTAL ASSISTANT I

ANCHORAGE NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER INC•Anchorage, AK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Works under the direction of a qualified professional dentist or dental hygienist. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of dental care, within the objectives, standards and policies of the department and within the parameters of his/her preparation. Performs a wide variety of challenging and technical duties and cooperates with the members of the dental staff and other center departments. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares patients for dental encounter including auditing and updating patients’ charts per ANHC health maintenance standards and per dental policies. Takes vital signs as indicated, records chief complaint and prepares appropriate instruments for examination/procedure. Captures dental diagnostic x-rays, performs point of care testing when necessary (i.e. Blood sugar, HbA1c). Performs simple dental procedures such as Fluoride application, sealant placement, rubber dam placement, fabricates temporary crowns, packs cord, suture removal, obtains impressions, pours and trims models when needed, etc. Maintains sterile work field and assists dentist in all dental procedures. Participates in four handed dental instrument delivery during treatment. Provides basic patient educations regarding dental hygiene, posts operative care, incision sutures, prescription usage, eating habits, and dental procedures. Follows up on referrals, facilitates patient scheduling, and with patients after surgical procedures. Records information concisely, accurately, and completely. Obtains and files dental record. Understands and adheres to job related Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Center for Disease Control and Prevention requirements. Sterilizes instruments demonstrating desired competencies. Assists with equipment maintenance. Flushes vacuum system with appropriate solutions. Performs water safety testing quarterly. Understands and maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication. SUPPORTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Support duties such as assisting other members of the dental staff, stocking and cleaning exam rooms, cleaning, wrapping and autoclaving instruments, filing records, assist or maintain inventory, maintains service record, maintains sterilization log, monitors safety issues such as fire extinguishers, spill kits, exit lights, eyewash station, etc.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Entry level to 11 months of experience as a dental assistant.
Working knowledge of computer required.
Graduation from high school or equivalent, preferred.
Must have current or be able to obtain CPR/BLS certificate upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a customer facing role, preferred.
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for dental encounter including auditing and updating patients’ charts per ANHC health maintenance standards and per dental policies.
Takes vital signs as indicated, records chief complaint and prepares appropriate instruments for examination/procedure.
Captures dental diagnostic x-rays, performs point of care testing when necessary (i.e. Blood sugar, HbA1c).
Performs simple dental procedures such as Fluoride application, sealant placement, rubber dam placement, fabricates temporary crowns, packs cord, suture removal, obtains impressions, pours and trims models when needed, etc.
Maintains sterile work field and assists dentist in all dental procedures.
Participates in four handed dental instrument delivery during treatment.
Provides basic patient educations regarding dental hygiene, posts operative care, incision sutures, prescription usage, eating habits, and dental procedures.
Follows up on referrals, facilitates patient scheduling, and with patients after surgical procedures.
Records information concisely, accurately, and completely.
Obtains and files dental record.
Understands and adheres to job related Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Center for Disease Control and Prevention requirements.
Sterilizes instruments demonstrating desired competencies.
Assists with equipment maintenance.
Flushes vacuum system with appropriate solutions.
Performs water safety testing quarterly.
Understands and maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.
Support duties such as assisting other members of the dental staff, stocking and cleaning exam rooms, cleaning, wrapping and autoclaving instruments, filing records, assist or maintain inventory, maintains service record, maintains sterilization log, monitors safety issues such as fire extinguishers, spill kits, exit lights, eyewash station, etc.