Dental Assistant

CENTERPLACE HEALTH INC•Sarasota, FL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level dental assistant position performs under the direct supervision of the dentist. Limited judgment is exercised, and emphasis is placed on instruction and training. This position will assist with dental procedures, perform some clerical tasks, and perform other duties as needed. The employee must demonstrate a willingness to progress to an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant with on-the-job training and formalized Dental Education programs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Chair side and office competencies satisfied within 90 days of hire
OSHA and HIPAA requirements
Able to communicate with all patients, staff, and others clearly and effectively
Understanding of and capability to use the Electronic Dental Record.
Strong knowledge of dental terminology
Background check required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual communication preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist dentists with all clinical and clerical procedures
Demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of chair side assisting and front desk procedures
Assist in chair side operations, until competencies are satisfied
Prepare patients for dental exam, including taking dental and medical history and charting
Accurately take digital x-rays
Prepare patients for operatory procedures
Discharge and review post operative instructions with patients
Demonstrate knowledge and practice of instrument cleaning and sterilization procedures
Perform all sterilization and autoclave procedures
Accurately perform monthly autoclave monitoring, records data on log sheets, and maintains MSDS book
Prepare instrument trays and operatories for procedures
Assist dentist at chair side by preparing operatories for procedures: Seat patient; prepare various tray set-ups. Mix dental materials. Cleans work areas. Loads anesthesia carpules for injections. Take necessary dental radiographs. Perform routine laboratory procedures. Utilize cold sterile and autoclave methods for instruments. Adhere to local and state regulations regarding disposal of blood borne pathogen materials.
Charts information from oral examination on forms in the patient's dental record.
Provide information to the patient such as pre-op and post-op instructions.
Supply dentist instruments and materials needed to perform procedures.
Perform routine preventive maintenance and cleaning of instruments and equipment including central vacuum/air/water units, cabinets, and lavatories.
Lubricates hand pieces on a routine basis.
Under delegated order of the dentist, performs all expanded functions as allowed by law and completion of accreditation training.
Taking impressions for study casts.
Placing periodontal dressings.
Removing periodontal or surgical dressings.
Removing sutures.
Polishing amalgam restorations.
Polishing clinical crowns of the teeth for the purpose of removing stains.
Obtaining bacteriological cytogical specimens.
Application of sealants for the prevention of decay.
Assist with inventory and supply ordering
Retrieve records and complete electronic documentation requirements.
Develop knowledge of electronic dental record and other organizational programs.