Dental Assistant - Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services - Estill, SC

Position Summary
The Dental Assistant assists the dentists with a range of dental assistant duties in all aspects of dental care delivery in a courteous and professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists dentist in all phases of dental care to include, but not limited to…

Introduce yourself to patient and escort to and from dental operatory
Take and record medical/dental histories and vital signs of patient
Assist in management of medical and dental emergencies
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist
Reinforce treatment plan to the patient.
Record treatment information in the patient’s record.

May assist more than one dentist concurrently.
Takes, develops, and mounts x-rays.
Sets up and sterilizes exam rooms and equipment, in accordance with universal safety precautions and other safety standards.
Monitors clinical support logs (CDC, etc…)
May order and stock supplies and maintain equipment.
May instruct patients in proper oral health techniques.
Answers inquiries from patients (faculty, students, and staff) related to clinic administrative functions, and schedules appointments.
May maintain and prepare dental records and reports.
Performs related duties as required.
May perform initial assessment or triage incoming patients.
May assist in training new dental assistants.
May maintain and prepare dental records and reports
Assists in Hygiene department, as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Completion of certified dental assisting training program
At least one year clinical experience as dental assistant
Current CPR certificate required

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