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Dental Assistant (Sturgeon Bay Site)NEW Community Clinic LTD • Sturgeon Bay, WI, USA
Dental Assistant (Sturgeon Bay Site)

Dental Assistant (Sturgeon Bay Site)

NEW Community Clinic LTD • Sturgeon Bay, WI, USA
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Title : Dental Assistant

Responsible to : Dentist(s) / Coordinator

General Responsibilities :

  • Responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the center.
  • Responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.
  • Completes med consults as directed by the dentist. Faxes to patients PCP and follows set clinic policies. (Note in chart, scanned, follow up)
  • Transcribes all chart notes accurately into patient chart for each visit. Properly initials each note and assigns correct Provider to each walk-out.

Specific Responsibilities :

  • Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
  • Serves as dentist's or dental hygienist's chair-side assistant.
  • Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per dental department protocols and the dentist's or dental hygienist's directions.
  • Properly captures digital radiographs that are diagnostic (root apices / no overlapping). Radiographs properly labeled.
  • Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulations, laws, dental department directives, and protocols.
  • Maintains dental department equipment in accordance with manufacturer's directions and dental department policy and protocol.
  • Maintains all dental department areas in compliance with dental department directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
  • Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
  • Monitors patient flow, and assists the dental director, dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
  • Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and post-operative instructions
  • Understands PHI and practices HIPAA compliance.
  • Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the dental department.
  • Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and time permits.
  • Insures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with dental department directive and protocol.
  • Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with dental department directive, center policy, as well as state and federal regulation(s).
  • Performs all functions in full compliance with the center's and the dental department Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment and universal precautions.
  • Participates in appropriate health promotion / disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required.
  • Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
  • As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and / or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
  • Responsible for personal compliance in full with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures including but not limited to the participation of a dental assistant in the provision of clinical dental care, as well as those relating to, but not limited to personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.
  • Work in a collegial manner and mentoring students in a professional manner.
  • Be an active participant in staff meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Qualifications

  • Completion of accredited course in dental assisting required or current CDA (Certified Dental Assistant)
  • Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required. Effective oral communication skills in Spanish preferred.
  • Must be qualified in basic life support techniques / CPR.
  • Bilingual preferred- Spanish Speaking
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    Dental Assistant • Sturgeon Bay, WI, USA

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