Dental Assistant

Description

Job Summary:

The Dental Assistant III renders dental care to patients in a community health center setting. Tasks include assisting the dentist during examinations and treatment, cleanings, sterilizing, arranging instruments, and assisting dentist with x-rays. Works under supervision of the dentist and performs routine tasks according to standards, procedures and instructions. Also performs routine administrative and clerical tasks independently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• •Completes initial assessment of patient according to policy and procedure and documents appropriately.
• •Follows plan of care for each patient, including referrals.
• •Receives dentist orders, records and assures completion.
• •Assists dentist with exams and procedures and in use of highly specialized dental equipment.
• •Mixes and prepares solutions and materials for fillings, washes and sterilizes instruments and clean work area following treatment.
• •Charts information dictated by the dentist on the chart.
• •Perform routine dental laboratory work.
• •Orders dental and office supplies
• •Coordinates and prioritizes patient activities and maintain relationships with referral facilities.
• •Assists in keeping dental department productive and in compliance with all rules and regulations.
• •Assist department in keeping productive and in compliance with all rules.

Requirements

Education:

• •High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• •Completion of accredited program in dental assisting
• •EDDA Certification preferred

Skills:

Basic computer knowledge.