Dental Assistant

Tri-County Community Action Agency • Johnston, RI

9h

About The Position

Assisting the Dentist(s) and Dental Hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients.

Requirements

• Certification strongly preferred
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry
• Proficiency in four-handed dentistry a must
• Knowledge of modern dental materials, their storage, handling and applications is required
• Basic computer skills are a necessity and must include experience with a working knowledge of digital radiography and digital charting is preferred
• Demonstrate an understanding of everyone’s experiences, every day
• Ensuring the delivery of services that recognizes and respects that every moment matters

Responsibilities

• Sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies
• Data entry, assembling patient charts, patient registration, billing, verification of dental insurance and customer service
• Open and closes dental clinic
• Assists in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for certified dental assistants
• Prepares each operatory and patient for treatment
• Exposing digital radiographs of good diagnostic quality
• Provides active chairside assistance to the Dentist and anticipates the provider’s needs
• Transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistry
• At the conclusion of patient care, assists the patient, clears the work site and prepares for the next patient
• Monitors the flow of laboratory cases
• Monitors and records sterilization cycles
• Maintains and inventories supplies
• Helps to manage patient flow in clinic
• Assists with dental charting as appropriate
• Assists in the prevention and management of dental emergencies
• Manages the patient during dental procedures
• Takes impressions for study casts, and custom tray; performs laboratory procedures neatly and efficiently
• Follows proper infection control protocols according to Tri-County’s Dental Policies and Procedure while meeting OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards
• Performs monitors and records all sterilization activities
• Disposing of and preparing "red bag waste" for pick up by waste removal
• Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment
• Maintains and properly sterilizes instruments
• Routinely cleans, disinfects and restocks operatory
• Maintains and inventories dental supplies and reorders as necessary; tracks and verifies invoices
• Assisting with Receptionist duties as needed
• Participating in continuing education programs, including one (1) annual training program on compliance with OSHA's Blood borne Pathogen Standard

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
• 403b Savings Plan/Pension with an Agency match
• Vacation, Sick, Holiday time
• Access to Agency-sponsored EAP services for employees and their families
• Many training opportunities are available that include, but are not limited to various educational experiences, certificate programs, CPR and First Aid training as well as ongoing occasions for additional learning
• Tri-County is a qualified entity for employees to access loan repayment opportunities

What This Job Offers

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