Dental Assistant - Dental Lodge of Purcell - Purcell, OK

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Purcell, OK

Job Description

Job purpose Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care and are valuable members of the dental care team.
Duties and responsibilities Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) Preparing examination and surgical rooms by sterilizing instruments and moving equipment into place Preventing the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment Providing patients with instructions for oral care following treatment Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling) Taking impressions of patient's teeth for study casts (models of teeth) Create, send, and track lab cases Monitor, order, and maintain budget for dental supplies Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer Assisting in updating and maintaining client dental records/charts Maintaining equipment and coordinating any necessary repairs Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse as needed Providing support to dentists and other staff as needed Maintaining OSHA and HIPPA compliance
High school diploma or equivalent required
Basic Life Support Certification required
State Dental Assistant license required
Expanded functions required

Radiation

Expanded functions preferred

Coronal Polishing / Topical Fluoride
Sealants
Nitrous Oxide
Parenteral / Pediatric Anesthesia
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Working conditions Dental practices run at a fast pace and dental assistants will be required to keep up with the flow of doctors and patients.
Physical requirements

Dental Assistants will be required to:
Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Repeat the same movements.
Bend or twist their body.
Sit for long periods.
Stand for long periods.
Lifting up to 50 pounds

Reports to: ADO / Office Manager
Direct reports: None.

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