Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs the duties that assist the Dental Director, Dentists and Hygienists in the care and treatment of patients. Performs duties in the fields of chair-side assisting, laboratory, inventory, record keeping and general office maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists the dentist and hygienist in all applicable procedures
1. Amalgams
2. Composites
3. Oral Surgery
4. Endodontics
5. Crowns
6. Removable Prosthodontics
7. Prophylaxis
8. Sealants
9. Space Maintainers
10. Implant delivery
11. Implant Set-up & Assist
12. Night Guard Impression
13. Invisalign Records
14. Treatment Planning
15. X-Rays
Preparation and setting up of instruments
1. Sterilization of contaminated instruments
2. Maintaining organization of all instruments
3. Setting up trays for dental procedures
Equipment maintenance and monitoring (daily, weekly and monthly)
1. Biological monitoring of sterilizers weekly
2. Compressor and sterilizer maintenance
3. Film processor maintenance
4. Cleaning of Evacuator system
5. Organization and cleaning of lab equipment
Follows all OSHA standards and institutional policies as stated in Regulatory Compliance Manual and Health Center Policy and Procedure Manual
Assists in obtaining prior approval for dental procedures
Assists dentist and hygienist in community education/sealant projects
1. Assists in transportation of equipment when necessary
2. Chair side assists in schools when necessary
Completes and maintains dental laboratory forms
1. Maintains all dental lab forms for two years minimum
2. Sends all cases to the lab
3. Pours and disinfects dental impressions
Inventory
1. Maintains organization of dental supplies
2. Submits supply requests
Radiology
1. Exposes (if certified) and processes dental films
2. Maintains and updates Radiation Safety Program annually
3. Maintains and monitors all dosimeter badges
Assists front desk with clerical duties as needed.
Performs all duties as allowed by the State Board of Dentistry
1. Topical fluoride application
2. Topical anesthetic application
3. Other duties as assigned by dental providers that is legal under the State Dental Practice Act.
Participates in designated activities and projects for PCMH as assigned by the Dental Director or Chief Medical Officer.
Follows the mission and vision statement.
Displays the following character traits:
1. Thoroughness
2. Availability
3. Endurance
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school minimal.
Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
Working knowledge of the principles, standard practices, methods and techniques of dentistry preferred.
Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
Ability to motivate patients to follow guidance given to them by the Dentist and Hygienist.
Must be organized and self-motivated.
Radiology, coronal polishing and sealant certification preferred.

Family Health Center of Southern Oklahoma

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