- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Yuba City, CA
Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Dental Assistant (DA) is under the supervision of the RDA Lead, the DA instructs patient in oral hygiene and dental education and assists Dentist and Registered Dental Hygienist.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Assists patients calling and visiting clinic
Seats and dismisses patients
Coordinates patients and procedures
Keeps patient flow steady
Instructs patients on oral hygiene
Preview patients chart in EDR
2. May remove the:
Post-extraction and periodontal dressings
Sutures
3. May take the:
impressions for diagnostic and opposing models
4. May apply the:
Non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents
Topical fluoride after scaling and polishing by the supervising Dentist or Registered Dental Hygienist
5. May perform pulp test
Cures restorative materials in operative site with light curing device
Chairside assisting
Takes, scan and transfer digital x-rays
6. Sterilizing and setting up:
Sets up all patient rooms
Sterilizing instruments and patients area
Keeps cabinets clean and sterile
7. Maintains dental equipment
Orders supplies when assigned this task
Keeps operatories stocked and sterile
8. Complies with OSHA regulations
Maintains professional growth by attending all meetings and in-services
Participates in CQI activities and staff meetings
Treats all clients, staff and the community with respect and courtesy
Utilizes effective means to resolve conflict
Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility to work at other Ampla Health sites as needed
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS
Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Healths staff, Board of Directors and vendors
Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions
Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning different methods of doing things
Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the missions of Ampla Health
Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality
Ability to navigate through several different systems
Maintains a professional appearance at all times
Readily adapts to change
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Must have a High School Diploma
Current CPR card
DA certificate
Some dental assisting experience preferred
Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Healths clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
Must have neat and legible handwriting
Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly
Ability to communicate well with the public
Demonstrate active and focused listening skills
Must be able to type accurately with proper verbiage and grammar
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Works well with patients in a generally comfortable environment office. Employees must possess the following physical requirements:
Must be able to work on feet the majority of the day without tiring
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and push up to 100 lbs (on wheels)
Must have vision which is adequate to read memos, chart and other clinic documents
Must have high manual dexterity
Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, bend, squat and sit, stand and twist/turn
May be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Dental Assistant (DA) is under the supervision of the RDA Lead, the DA instructs patient in oral hygiene and dental education and assists Dentist and Registered Dental Hygienist.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Assists patients calling and visiting clinic
Seats and dismisses patients
Coordinates patients and procedures
Keeps patient flow steady
Instructs patients on oral hygiene
Preview patients chart in EDR
2. May remove the:
Post-extraction and periodontal dressings
Sutures
3. May take the:
impressions for diagnostic and opposing models
4. May apply the:
Non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents
Topical fluoride after scaling and polishing by the supervising Dentist or Registered Dental Hygienist
5. May perform pulp test
Cures restorative materials in operative site with light curing device
Chairside assisting
Takes, scan and transfer digital x-rays
6. Sterilizing and setting up:
Sets up all patient rooms
Sterilizing instruments and patients area
Keeps cabinets clean and sterile
7. Maintains dental equipment
Orders supplies when assigned this task
Keeps operatories stocked and sterile
8. Complies with OSHA regulations
Maintains professional growth by attending all meetings and in-services
Participates in CQI activities and staff meetings
Treats all clients, staff and the community with respect and courtesy
Utilizes effective means to resolve conflict
Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility to work at other Ampla Health sites as needed
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS
Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Healths staff, Board of Directors and vendors
Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions
Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning different methods of doing things
Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the missions of Ampla Health
Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality
Ability to navigate through several different systems
Maintains a professional appearance at all times
Readily adapts to change
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Must have a High School Diploma
Current CPR card
DA certificate
Some dental assisting experience preferred
Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Healths clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
Must have neat and legible handwriting
Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly
Ability to communicate well with the public
Demonstrate active and focused listening skills
Must be able to type accurately with proper verbiage and grammar
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Works well with patients in a generally comfortable environment office. Employees must possess the following physical requirements:
Must be able to work on feet the majority of the day without tiring
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and push up to 100 lbs (on wheels)
Must have vision which is adequate to read memos, chart and other clinic documents
Must have high manual dexterity
Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, bend, squat and sit, stand and twist/turn
May be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases
