Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Four Rivers Community Health Center•Rolla, MO

8d•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 Assistant qualifications (for coronal polishing, sealant application, fluoride application, topical anesthetics application)

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for treatment
Sterilize and disinfect instruments
Set up instrument trays
Prepare materials
Assist dentist during dental procedures
Greet patients and escort them to work area
Make patients comfortable in the dental chair and prepare them for treatments and procedures
Review health history, make chart entries, and assure that forms are signed and completed
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
Assist 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
Perform coronal polishing (for Registered Dental Assistants)
Perform sealant application (for Registered Dental Assistants)
Perform fluoride application (for Registered Dental Assistants)
Perform topical anesthetics application (for Registered Dental Assistants)