Dental Assistant - Milton

Valley Health Systems Inc • Milton, WV

4d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The dental assistant assists the dentist in the practice of four-handed dentistry and in the care of dental patients. This role involves performing various intra-oral procedures, managing patient appointments, maintaining equipment and supplies, and providing patient education. The position also emphasizes a team-based approach to care coordination and patient management, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Dental Assisting Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in four-handed TEAM dentistry by transferring instruments and supplies, and keeping the operation site clean and dry.
• Performs reversible intra-oral procedures including taking impressions, pouring models, placing and removing periodontal dressings, exposing and developing radiographs, performing toothbrush prophylaxis on pediatric and handicap patients, applying fluorides, selecting and placing matrix bands, fabricating and adapting temporary crowns, selecting and placing gingival retraction cord, and cementing/removing space maintainers.
• Prepares a schedule of daily patients in cooperation with the receptionist.
• Calls patients to confirm appointments and schedules specialty appointments, notifying patients of details and instructions.
• Performs daily operatory start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Guides patients into the treatment area and prepares them for examination and treatment.
• Charts oral findings.
• Sterilizes instruments.
• Maintains equipment and completes required documentation.
• Orders dental supplies and maintains sufficient inventory.
• Keeps the working area in constant sanitary condition.
• Takes medical history of patients.
• Prepares and packages dental prosthetic cases for shipping to and receiving from outside dental laboratories.
• Provides patient dental health education and post-procedure instructions.
• Completes and submits all dental claim forms (billing forms).
• Performs any tasks as directed by the dentist to facilitate the mission of Valley Health Systems and meet patient needs.
• Assists in care coordination, which may include obtaining test and referral results and communicating with various entities.
• Proactively addresses patient and family needs through population management.
• Effectively communicates with all patients, with specific attention to vulnerable populations.
• Provides self-management support through patient coaching and motivational interviewing.
• Acknowledges the importance of a team approach in patient care.
• Communicates and coordinates effectively during patient care.
• Actively participates in the medical home care team.
• Maintains compliance with the organization’s confidentiality policy in accordance with HIPAA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED