Dental Assistant

Neighborhood Services Organization•Oklahoma City, OK

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant will understand and model the mission of NSO. The DA will understand and practice NSO’s policy on confidentiality in respect to all NSO information. The DA will exhibit professional behavior in all facets of work at NSO. The DA will exhibit teamwork with all NSO staff. Will work with the dentist and other team members to increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care by performing tasks that require both interpersonal and technical skills.

Requirements

Must effectively communicate in English orally and in writing.
Must possess a valid dental assisting permit from the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry
Must have X-ray certification
Must be able to obtain Nitrous certification within 6 months of hire
Must possess a valid Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
Clearance of background check and drug screen. This is a Safety Sensitive Position for purposes of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Act.
Thorough knowledge of dental office and chair-side dental assisting practices, procedures and techniques.
Considerable knowledge of dental terminology and charting practices.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of dental health promotion and prevention.
Some knowledge of Federal and OSHA regulations for dental clinics.
Intermediate computer skills with knowledge of Eaglesoft software and digital x-rays preferred
Requires ability to work independently as well as with a team
Ability to effectively communicate in English orally and in writing.
Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to be culturally sensitive to the needs of the medically indigent.
Ability to respond to new client needs.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic clinical environment and to handle multiple demands and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Coronal polishing and Fluoride application certification preferred
Sealant application certification preferred
Experience working with the homeless and underserved population is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Taking digital x-rays with the use of snap-a-ray sensor holders
Review patient medical history
Take blood pressure and pulse
Work closely with the infection control officer to develop infection control protocol
Preparing and sterilizing instruments and dental equipment
Ensure patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
Ensure patient receives written instructions for care following dental surgery or other dental treatment procedures
Apply topical drugs prescribed by a dentist
Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts
Assisting with the supply order as needed, by communicating with the office manager or dental supplier
Communicating with the dentist and patient to schedule follow up appointments
Place or remove celluloid, plastic or metallic strips between teeth for subsequent placement or filling by the dentist
Place or remove rubber dam under supervision of a dentist
Provide suction/evacuation function
Assist with maintaining patient charts, clinic progress notes, and NSO clinic records
Other assigned duties