Dental Assistant (9778)

NOTCH•Swanton Village, VT

30d•$17 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant performs clinical and sterilization duties according to OSHA standards to support dental providers in the delivery of services to the community.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Coordination to handle dental instruments and adapt to dentist’s actions, including ability to comfortably adhere with finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness.
Social perceptiveness to be aware of and understand patient reactions, including knowledge and skill in detecting signs of syncope, chock, or other side reactions to dental treatment in-patients.
Knowledge of dental clinic procedures encompassing receiving, routing and scheduling patients, ordering supplies and for requesting related services.
Knowledge of the instruments, materials and standardized dental procedures used in the full variety of treatments provided in general dentistry procedures to make preparations and provide chair-side assistance.
Working knowledge of taking diagnostic dental radiographs for bony structures of the face.
Equipment selection skills to identify tools and supplies necessary to do a job.
Knowledge of equipment maintenance and sterilization techniques and the ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
Time management skills.
Thorough computer skills utilizing software used to store and retrieve patient and office information.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality, infection spread, etc.).
Excellent customer service skills.
Working knowledge of the English language.
Excellent oral and written communication.
High School Diploma or GED
One year in a dental clinic or healthcare setting preferred
Current Vermont licensure with radiology certificate preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Greets patients and visitors.
Verifies chart accuracy and records treatment information in patient records.
Takes and records medical and dental histories and sometimes vital signs of patients.
Assists the dentist in all dental procedures.
Takes x-rays and impressions under supervision of a dentist.
Tracks all dental laboratory cases (sends out and verifies return).
Orders and stocks supplies and stocks rooms as needed.
Monitors dosimeter badges (radiation).
Maintains infection controls.
Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Reviews daily schedule and sets up trays accordingly.
Sets up operatories.
Cleans and maintains equipment and instruments.
Conducts spore test on autoclave.
Cross trains for receptionist.
Performs other duties as assigned.