Dental Assistant

Big Sandy Health Care, Inc. • Inez, KY

16d

About The Position

The Dental Assistant is responsible for a variety of tasks related to patient care and dental procedures. This includes preparing treatment rooms, taking patient vital signs, reviewing and updating health histories, and providing post-treatment instructions. The role involves assisting the dentist during procedures, taking diagnostic x-rays, and educating patients on preventative care. Additionally, the Dental Assistant is responsible for maintaining equipment and instruments, preparing lab materials, and managing appointments. The position may also involve community outreach and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of six (6) months of clinical or dental experience, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Must demonstrate willingness to learn various dental instruments.
• Must be willing to attend workshops and training sessions.
• Must be able to demonstrate willingness to work with patients in a friendly and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Sets up instrument tray according to procedures to be performed.
• Escorts patients from reception area to treatment room and seats patient.
• Takes patient’ vital signs as required.
• Reviews health history, charts notes, and enters information into electronic dental record.
• Performs oral post treatment and provides patient instructions.
• Takes diagnostic x-ray images (certification required).
• Assists the dentist at chair by performing activities including, but not limited to, passing and receiving instruments, oral evacuation and retraction and preparation of materials.
• Assists in providing prevention education to the patient.
• Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
• Assists with prophylaxis on patients.
• Prepares lab boxes and labels for mailing.
• Maintains and sterilizes all equipment and instruments.
• May participate in community and school activities.
• Makes appointments and handles cancellations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED