Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Four Rivers Community Health Center • Rolla, MO

28d • 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 preparing the patient for treatment, assisting the dentist in performing preventative and restorative dentistry or oral surgery, preparing materials and equipment for treatment and having them ready for the dentist's use, taking x-rays, and assisting with 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

• Registered Dental Assistants may perform four regulated tasks: 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 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
• Coronal polishing
• Sealant application
• Fluoride application
• Topical anesthetics application

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED