Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (62811)

UNION COMMUNITY CARE•Coatesville, PA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

At Union Community Care (UCC), our purpose is to foster whole health, enabling individuals to live their fullest lives. We envision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that respects each member’s unique culture, needs, and values, empowering them to make healthful choices. We address disease and also work to resolve the root causes, including social determinants that impact true equity. We connect with our communities, understanding and embracing the complex lives and unique strengths of our patients, and actively work to dismantle barriers to care. This role assists dentists in providing dental care, maintaining dental equipment, supplies, and clinical areas, and ensuring OSHA compliance.

Requirements

EFDA accreditation and license
License recertification every two years
Radiology certification; recertified every four years
CPR certified; recertified every two years
Child abuse clearance; re-checked every two years
Attend fraud, waste, abuse and cultural competency classes every year
Knowledge and familiarity with dental and medical terminology
English proficiency required

Responsibilities

Welcome and prepare patients for dental treatment.
Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
Take prescribed radiographs (x-rays).
Review health and dental histories with patients.
Take patient’s blood pressure.
Place restorative material after tooth preparation by the dentist.
Place sealants, polish teeth, and apply fluoride varnish as directed by the dentist.
Make notes in the dental chart, such as chief complaint and blood pressure readings.
Prepare the operatory for the procedure.
Assist the dentist in performing four-handed dentistry following established Policies and Protocols.
Place and remove rubber dams and matrices (Under Direct Supervision).
Place and contour amalgam, composite, and other restorative material (Under Direct Supervision).
Place dental sealants (Under Direct Supervision).
Apply fluoride treatments and polish teeth (Under Direct Supervision).
Provide patients with necessary post-operative or home care instructions.
Complete the patient visit by escorting them to the check-out desk.
Remove all disposable barriers and instruments after each visit.
Use proper pre-cleaning and disinfecting procedures for all surfaces and supplies.
Replace all barriers in the operatory and set up instruments for the next patient.
Maintain dental equipment and report any necessary repairs to the Dental PM.
Ensure dental supplies are stocked in proper areas (operatory and lab).
Clean and sterilize dental equipment after every patient visit.
Maintain sterilization equipment.
Restock and pull supply tags for dental orders, giving supply tags to the Dental PM.
Maintain dental radiograph sensors and machine.
Pour impressions.
Track dental laboratory cases and contact dental labs as needed.
Participate in meetings, seminars, and training sessions as directed.
Assist as an interpreter for dental providers as needed.
Assist the front desk during times of under-staffing.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.