Dental Assistant-Expanded Functions

Job Details

Job Location

Family Dental - St. Joseph, MO

Position Type

Full Time - Hourly

Job Shift

Day Shift 8am-5pm

Description

Described Duties :

• Work cooperatively with Northwest Health Services (NHS) providers, supervisors, and personnel to carry out the goals and objectives of NHS according to governing body requirements and established internal policies and procedures.
• Treat others respectfully whether it is a patient, fellow employee, member of management, customer, vendor or visitor to our premises.
• Assist the dentist(s) and / or dental hygienist(s) to provide efficient and professional services to patients.
• Prepares patient for dental provider.
• Sets up instruments, equipment and materials accurately.
• Assists the dental provider to maintain a clear field of vision.
• Passes instruments, equipment and materials safely and accurately.
• Dispenses and manipulates materials accurately and economically.
• Anticipates and establishes routines with provider.
• Is "one step ahead" of dental provider, "pushing forward" to assist in a helpful and non-stressful manner when the provider is running late.
• Assists the dental provider to increase efficiency, especially when running behind schedule or busy.
• Reassures, welcomes and chats with patients in a confident and helpful manner at the appropriate times to allay their fears and any concerns.
• Maintain optimal infection control standards.
• Cleans, sterilizes and disinfect instruments, equipment and treatment room per infection control policy.
• Maintains surgery and sterilizing room cleanliness and neatness.
• Follow OSHA, CDC, ADA and HIPAA standards for infection control.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Perform x-rays and development per provider request.
• Take, pour and send impressions to lab.
• Perform restorative and prosthodontic procedures as credentialed.
• Clean treatment rooms as needed and at the end of the day, and close facility as requested.
• Assist and relieve the front office area as required.
• Assist in maintaining optimal supply levels.
• Contribute via teamwork to the smooth running of the practice and the maintenance of a friendly staff atmosphere.
• Comply with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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