Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Four Rivers Community Health Center•Rolla, MO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists dentists with patient care and follow-up providing direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting. The Dental Assistant performs duties such as; prepare the patient for treatment, assist the dentist in performing their treatment to the patient in preventative and restorative dentistry or oral surgery, prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for dentist's use, take x-rays and assist the dentist in laboratory work. May perform other related work to include, but not limited to, making appointments, ordering supplies, and aiding with dental billing.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED
Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Demonstrate knowledge of dental health education subjects

Nice To Haves

Coronal polishing
Sealant application
Fluoride application
Topical anesthetics application

Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to carry out skills as outlined in the Dental Policies and Procedures for clinical areas including preparing patients, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting dentist during dental procedures
Greets patients and escort them to work area
Work with patients to make them comfortable in the dental chair and to prepare them for treatments and procedures
Review the health history, make chart entries and assure that forms are signed and completed
Sterilize dental instruments
Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures
Prepare the work area for patient treatment by setting out instruments and materials
Ensure clinic areas are kept stocked at acceptable levels
Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist
Help dentist by handing them instruments during procedures
Keep patients' mouths dry by using suction hoses and other equipment
Instruct patients in proper dental hygiene and dietary instructions
Check equipment daily to ensure accurate functioning
Expose, process and mount radiographs
Ensure that all activities completed are charted within the patient's record
Ensure patient flow is timely and accurate throughout the unit
Complete billing charges at the end of each treatment