Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (62189)
About The Position
At Union Community Care (UCC), our purpose is to stand for whole health, helping individuals live their fullest lives. We envision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that embraces each member’s unique culture, needs, and values. We believe in whole health, addressing disease and the social ills that must be addressed for true equity. We listen, learn, and embrace the complex lives and unique strengths of our patients, and we work hard to break down all barriers to care. This position assists dentists with providing dental care, maintaining dental equipment, supplies, and clinical areas, and ensuring OSHA compliance.
Requirements
- EFDA accreditation and licensed
- 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
- Attends 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 dentist has prepared tooth (teeth).
- Place sealants, polish teeth, and apply fluoride varnish as directed by dentist.
- Make notes in the dental chart (e.g., chief complaint, blood pressure readings).
- Prepare operatory for procedures.
- Assist 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 patient visits by taking 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 inform Dental PM about necessary repairs.
- Ensure dental supplies are stocked in proper areas (operatory and lab).
- Clean and sterilize dental equipment after every patient visit.
- Maintain sterilization equipment.
- Re-stock and pull supply tags for dental orders, giving tags to 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.
- Assist as an interpreter for dental providers as needed.
- Assist front desk in times of under-staffing.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
