EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANT II

WAYNE MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS•Honesdale, PA

90d•Onsite

About The Position

Expanded Function Dental Assistant Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant II to join the team at our Together for Health Dental Center. This role focuses on providing chair-side assistance to the dentist in the examination and treatment of patients. Coordinates the clinical supplies and equipment maintenance. Performs x-ray procedures, restores prepared teeth, place sealants, make temporary crowns, coronal polish and apply fluoride under the direct supervision of a dentist. Complete sterilization and infection control procedures. WMCHC’s Mission Serving all members of the community with a focus on the underserved and disadvantaged, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers will create and sustain a healthy community by providing accessible, high quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care. If our mission inspires you and you are willing to go the extra mile for our patients, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a WMCHC representative. What you will do as a WMCHC Expanded Functions Dental Assistant II: Obtain, record and review medical and dental history forms. Prepare patients for treatment and prepare tray setups for dental procedures. Clean and prepare operatory for new patient. Sterilize, disinfect instruments and equipment. Assist in patient treatment by handing instruments to the Dentist, suction patient's mouth, and monitor patient when nitrous gas is used. Instruct patients in oral health and post-treatment care. Monitor and order dental supplies. Submit supply orders with the proper purchase number. Verify that all supplies and equipment are received on a specific invoice. Review the invoice and immediately sign the form and return it to the Materials Management Department. Coordinate patient scheduling with the Administrative Secretary II and provide office coverage of phones, computer (scheduling and billing) as necessary. Clean, maintain, monitor and schedule dental equipment maintenance when necessary. Send copies of all work records and invoices to the Materials Management Department. This includes any service provided under a maintenance agreement. Obtain dental x-rays as required. Mobile dental unit. Performs all tasks as required in the clinic setting. Works directly with the Mobile Dental Outreach to coordinate any necessary clinical activities. Ensure compliance with dental regulations, hospital policy and procedure and OSHA requirements. Work with clinical staff to ensure that quality patient care and services are provided. Commitment to continuous quality improvement. Makes recommendations for improved work flow and clinic operations. Restore four or more surface preparations Restore teeth preparations in esthetic areas Fabricate temporary crowns/restorations Assessing and choosing proper shade to match existing dentition. Coronal polishing Apply fluoride treatment Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Certificate or Associate Degree in Expanded Functions Dental Assisting from an accredited program
Licensing in Expanded Functions Dental Assisting from the State of Pennsylvania
X-ray certification required
Current CPR certification
Ability to work well with children
Ability to work as a team player
Self-motivated and organized

Responsibilities

Obtain, record and review medical and dental history forms.
Prepare patients for treatment and prepare tray setups for dental procedures. Clean and prepare operatory for new patient. Sterilize, disinfect instruments and equipment.
Assist in patient treatment by handing instruments to the Dentist, suction patient's mouth, and monitor patient when nitrous gas is used. Instruct patients in oral health and post-treatment care.
Monitor and order dental supplies.
Submit supply orders with the proper purchase number.
Verify that all supplies and equipment are received on a specific invoice. Review the invoice and immediately sign the form and return it to the Materials Management Department.
Coordinate patient scheduling with the Administrative Secretary II and provide office coverage of phones, computer (scheduling and billing) as necessary.
Clean, maintain, monitor and schedule dental equipment maintenance when necessary. Send copies of all work records and invoices to the Materials Management Department. This includes any service provided under a maintenance agreement.
Obtain dental x-rays as required.
Mobile dental unit. Performs all tasks as required in the clinic setting. Works directly with the Mobile Dental Outreach to coordinate any necessary clinical activities.
Ensure compliance with dental regulations, hospital policy and procedure and OSHA requirements.
Work with clinical staff to ensure that quality patient care and services are provided.
Commitment to continuous quality improvement. Makes recommendations for improved work flow and clinic operations.
Restore four or more surface preparations
Restore teeth preparations in esthetic areas
Fabricate temporary crowns/restorations
Assessing and choosing proper shade to match existing dentition.
Coronal polishing
Apply fluoride treatment
Other duties as assigned.