Dental Assistant

PrimeHealth+•Montrose, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist with various dental procedures, including the preparation of the dental examination room and equipment, patient preparation, radiographic set-up and development, and chairside procedural assistance. Key responsibilities involve assisting chairside, participating in and explaining dental treatment plans, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of dental operatory and laboratory areas. The role also requires proper disposal of contaminated wastes, independent clinic opening and closing, and keeping the sterilization area updated. The assistant performs limited hygiene services such as child prophys and topical fluoride application, oversees dental equipment and supplies, and assists with inventory control. Additional duties include charting requirements for various procedures (x-ray, crown & bridge, Caries Risk Assessment, root canal, and denture), scheduling dental appointments, and providing support to other dental providers. The position also involves performing coronal polish for adults and children, night guard delivery, taking alginate impressions, pouring models, creating custom trays and wax rims, and ensuring accurate documentation of dental records. The Dental Assistant is responsible for the accurate completion of the X-ray process and certification, participating in laboratory processes for dentures, crowns, and partials, fabricating temporary crowns, leading daily dental flow, managing two rooms for procedures, and training new employees. Ordering supplies, inventory tracking, and assisting the QI department with HRSA requirements are also part of the role. Compliance with all OSHA, HIPAA, and BLS Policies and procedures at MarillacHealth is mandatory, along with performing other related job duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
One year of demonstrable dental experience chair side
Must be current or willing to be vaccinated for the following TDAP (up to date booster)
MMR series
Varicella
HEP B series
Flu Shot
TB Screening

Nice To Haves

Certification from an accredited college/program
Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

Assist chair side and participate in creating and explaining dental treatment plans
Clean, disinfect, sterilize and generally organize dental operatory and laboratory areas
Properly bag and dispose of contaminated wastes and supplies
Open and close clinic independently
Responsible to keep sterilization area updated
Performs limited hygiene services of child prophys and application of Topical fluoride
Oversight of general care and maintenance of dental equipment and supplies
Assist with inventory control measures and process
Responsible for charting requirements; x-ray, crown & bridge, Caries Risk Assessment, root canal and denture procedures
Schedule Dental appointments
Be available to help any other Dental provider when it is needed
Perform coronal polish for both adults and children
Night Guard delivery, take alginate impressions, pour up models, create Custom trays and wax rims
Ensure appropriate documentation and maintenance of dental records in paper or electronic form
Participate in creating and explaining Dental treatment plans
Responsible for accurate completion of X-ray process and x-ray Certification
Participate in Laboratory process: Dentures, crowns, metal and Resin partials, Lab shipment locations, fill out scripts, schedule shipment, advise on dentures/partials home care
Fabrication of Temporary crowns
Lead Daily Dental Flow and manage two rooms for procedures
Participate in the training for new employees
Schedule Dental appointments
Order supplies, inventory and track shipments
Assist the QI department in all HRSA requirements
Comply with all OSHA, HIPAA and BLS Policies and procedures at MarillacHealth
Performs other related job duties as assigned by the supervisor