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About The Position

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in dental assisting and/or dental sterilization.
• Completion of a Dental Assistant Program.
• Dental Assistant Certification.
• Radiation safety certification.
• CPR certification.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good public communication and the ability to interact with patients and co-workers with understanding.
• Knowledge of infection-control and sterilization protocols.
• Ability to safely lift approximately 30 pounds.
• Compliance with mandated vaccinations and boosters as a condition of employment.
• Completion of pre-employment requirements, including I-9, physical, satisfactory background and reference checks, application, new-hire orientation, and pre-employment PPDs.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• EPIC knowledge.
• Experience with instrument cassettes.
• Dexis experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written documentation, including patient records, as required by the department, company, and state and federal agencies.
• Prepare reports and written documentation of sterilization cycles, spore tests, and maintenance.
• Perform patient-care activities and provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry.
• Review patient records for accuracy and completeness and explain dentist-recommended treatment to patients in an understandable and supportive manner.
• Perform weekly spore tests on all sterilization units, document results, and obtain two supervisory signatures in the logbook.
• Maintain a smooth flow of patients from reception to operatories by coordinating the use of time, resources, staff abilities, and patient needs.
• Operate X-ray equipment to provide complete or selective oral radiographic services.
• Clean and lubricate handpieces properly and clean sterilization units weekly.
• Arrange instruments in the proper order in cassettes and order replacement instruments as needed.
• Prepare dental equipment, instruments, materials, and operatories; perform routine equipment maintenance and restock materials.
• Apply established infection-control techniques in accordance with department policy and assist dentists, hygienists, and assistants with infection-control questions and information.
• Maintain and submit orders for dental materials, forms, clerical supplies, equipment, and replacement instruments.
• Comply with departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality-assurance programs, safety and environmental requirements, and infection-control standards.
• Participate in educational programs, review current literature, and attend in-service meetings and workshops to support professional development.
• Attend required meetings, participate on committees as directed, and perform other related duties as assigned or requested.