Dental Assistant

CP Rochester, Happiness House and Rochester Rehabi•Rochester, NY

37d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

CP Rochester Family Dental Center exists to support individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities, as well as the General Population. We believe all individuals should be provided appropriate and high-quality levels of services so they can meet their individualized life goals and live full lives as members of their local communities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or the Equivalent
Knowledge of Dental Procedures and Terminology required.
Ability to operate various forms of dental equipment required.
Ability to maintain ADA/CDC standards of cleanliness and infection control
Team work and ownership of team responsibilities necessary.
Basic office skills such as typing and filing.
Ability to work as a contributing member of a Team
Strong Communication Skills
Strong work ethic in order to continue to ensure high quality cleaning and sterilization practices.
Ethical Practice
Personality and demeanor to deal with the public and assist patients.
Good organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Certified Dental Assistant
Education or work experience with acquired or developmental disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.
Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
Provides necessary and appropriate assistance to treating dentist for all procedures
Provides assistance at the front desk when needed to check in patients, answer phones, or provide coverage as needed.
Contacts patients for appointment reminders or other items as needed for treating Dentist or Dental Administrative Assistant.
Provides the necessary link and communication between the individual coming in for treatment and the treating Dentist.
Prepares work areas and instruments for dentist.
Keeps work area hygienically clean, neat and orderly; Clean, lubricate and set up equipment, per manufacturers standards; dust and disinfect surfaces in Dentist operatory, Sterilization room and general desk area daily, when working; Clean and disinfect water lines; Set up Instrument trays for treating Dentist; Assist treating Dentist with a range of Dental Treatments including X rays.
Primary person responsible for Sterilization of Dental pieces; Maintain the Sterilization log; Maintain and clean sterilization machine monthly-Ensure paperwork is adequately completed; ensure instruments are clean and packaged correctly once sterilization is complete.
Complete Fluoride treatments for patients, as needed; instruct patients on proper oral hygiene; take dental impressions, properly set up for dental impressions; take care of casts and casting materials appropriately.
Assist Dentist with schedule changes as needed.
Assist with transfer of Individuals as needed, using the Overhead Transfer Mechanism.
Perform Monthly Maintenance and Cleaning of all dental equipment.
Track and Update Inventory to maintain adequate supplies.
Clean and organize dental supply cabinets, closets, drawers and carts monthly.
Ensures materials have not surpassed expiration dates for usage.
Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
Adheres to agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.