Dental Assistant - Surgical Specialty - Oral Surgery

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant supports clinic and patient readiness, including scheduling and organizing clinic maintenance. The role provides chair-side assistance and performs a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. In the Oral Surgery Clinic, the Dental Assistant provides post-procedure discharge instructions, schedules follow-up appointments as needed, and performs images ordered by the Oral Surgeon. The position is based at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, and works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Completion of a Dental Assistant course from an accredited vocational school.
Texas State Board license, maintained throughout employment.
Current JPS-recognized BLS certification, which may be obtained after hire and must be maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary Dental Assistant education or training, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain and record patients’ vital signs and weight, collect observational data for the assigned Dentist, and prepare patients for dental or denture treatment.
In the Oral Surgery Clinic, provide post-procedure discharge instructions and schedule follow-up appointments as needed.
Prepare operatories according to OSHA and TJC regulations.
Perform and develop dental X-rays and conduct routine quality assurance on the X-ray processor.
In the Oral Surgery Clinic, perform images as ordered by the Oral Surgeon and conduct routine quality assurance on the i-CAT processor.
Maintain operatory inventory and cleanliness, and perform assigned daily opening and closing duties.
Monitor and evaluate programs and services for adherence to CHC standards, OSHA standards, TJC, local ordinances, and applicable state and federal laws.
Interact with internal and external customers courteously and respectfully, showing compassion, concern, and a desire to serve.
Use proper body mechanics when assisting with patient transfers to and from dental chairs.
For CH Dental Services, assist with coverage at other Dental Centers as needed.
Answer the telephone, receive and relay messages, and schedule patient referrals as appropriate.
For CH Dental Services, confirm next-day patient appointments by telephone and record responses on the daily schedule printout.
Assist with non-Dental Assistant tasks, such as filing and other clerical duties, to support clinic operations.
Maintain professional growth and skill development by attending workshops, seminars, or other continuing education programs and provide attendance certificates for verification.
Perform other related duties as assigned.