Dental Assistant - CAPITAL AREA HEALTH NETWORK - Charlottesville, VA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Charlottesville, VA

Job Description

Position Summary
Provide quality care and services to patients by directly assisting dentists and other dental team members in a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties. Ensure all patients enjoy a positive experience and are treated with care and compassion.
CAHN is offering $1,500.00 sign-on bonus
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Assist dentist chair-side by organizing and preparing instruments for dentist’s use and assisting as needed during procedures.
Take clinically acceptable x-rays as requested by the dentist. Manage digital radiographs.
Prepare and maintain dental instruments, materials and equipment.
Collect and record patient health histories (dental and medical) and record information for dentist’s reference prior to examination.
Advise patients in dental care instructions following procedures.
Follow through with post-visit duties.
Demonstrate knowledge of dental procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials.
Stay up to date on OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
Communicate effectively with all office staff and patients
Interact positively with a diverse patient population.
Demonstrate knowledge of skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical and educational and safety needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Specific Duties
Turn on and off compressor upon arrival and departure from clinic.
Maintain proper infection control when assisting in the operatory. (Personal Protective Equipment- Protective Eye-ware, mask, gloves and barrier gown)
Dispose of sharps once a month in the proper manner.
Dispose of infectious waste in the proper manner.
Chart patient dental conditions according to protocol.
Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
Perform supra-gingival prophylaxis and apply sealants when necessary.
Greet every patient in the waiting room, introduce yourself and escort them to the operatory
Take blood pressure readings on all patients.
Dispatch lab work appropriately.
Accountable for office supply order, ensuring the office is fully stocked and materials are up to date.
Follow duties as described in the CAHN dental assisting manual I received during orientation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
High School diploma or equivalent
Radiation safety certification
DANB Certification preferred.
Demonstrate success in computer skills including ability to use computer for scheduling, word documents and reasonable keyboard skills.
Ability to keep all patient information strictly confidential
Good communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to be pleasant, courteous, punctual and efficient
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a stressful environment.

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