Dental Assistant - CommWell Health - Salisbury, NC

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Prepares patient for the dentist
o completes medical history review o notes chief complaint in chart o takes blood pressure and document

Exposes and develops radiographs, according to standard protocols and/or dentist orders
Assists dentist during oral exam and treatment
Maintains dental instruments and equipment
Cleans and maintains the dental operatories, sterilization and lab areas
Stocks operatories with adequate supplies at end of each day and as needed
Assists dental hygienist and clerk when necessary and feasible
Assists the patient in development of the patient’s Dental Self-Management goals and care plans
Focuses on the assessment, monitoring and proactive management of the healthcare needs of the patient population
Performs front desk duties in absence of Guest Service Associate (GSA) or as directed
Pour impressions and trim models
Fabricates custom trays.
Responsible for purchase orders and ordering of monthly expendable supplies, as directed.
Participates in continuing education on and off site as appropriate and feasible.
Applies sealants to teeth as designated by the dentist.
Polishes teeth following prophy of teeth by the Dentist and give oral hygiene instructions to patients.
Takes alginate impressions as designated by the dentist.
Adhere to OSHA, Infection Control/Spice Regulations
Perform Sterilization of Dental Instruments and Dental Equipment
Perform Autoclave cleaning/maintenance, Lab duties, eye wash station, monitor/record AED/Crash Cart, O2 Tanks, Expiration dates, Sharps containers, Refrigerator/Freezer, Glucose testing, and referral monitoring
Assist RDH when feasible
Train novice assistants, as needed.
Attend quarterly workshops.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

BLS Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association )
Radiography (X-Ray) Certification
Infection Control/Sterilization Certification
Medical Emergencies (Dental Office Certification
Dental Assistant Certification (Preferred)
Current NC Driver’s License

Experience Preferred

- Completed X-Ray Certification and hours of clinical study. -One year of dental experience (Preferred)

Education Preferred

High School or better

Licenses & Certifications Preferred

VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
BLS

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