Certified Dental Assistant -X-Ray Certified

Job Description

Elaine Ellis Center of Health has an immediate opening for DC and Maryland registered Dental Assistant with x-ray certification.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Adheres to approved practice standards and protocols from the DC Board of Dentistry and Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners

· Meets all requirements to legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in DC and Maryland.

· Schedules and confirms patient’s appointments; insurance verification.

· Prepares treatment area for patients following prescribed procedures and protocols.

· Welcomes, comforts, seats and drapes the dental patient.

· Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area, positioning the instrument for ease of access; passing instruments.

· Obtains and develops radiographic studies.

· Fabricates temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

· Collects and records medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.

· Maintains infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials and assisting in dental procedures.

· Educates patients on dental hygiene, oral health and plaque control programs.

· Provides postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.

· Maintains inventory of patient care supplies and medications.

· Ensures dental equipment is functioning properly and is well maintained.

· Maintains and checks emergency equipment per policy.

· Schedules and registers dental patients.

· Posts charges and verify insurance for dental patients.

· Perform front desk duties as needed.

· Actively participates in team training for patient centered care coordination.

· Participates in outreach and offsite programs as assigned.

· Performs other duties and assist with special projects as assigned.Company Description

Elaine Ellis Center of Health (EECH) is a not- for–profit organization dedicated to providing affordable, comprehensive, preventative and primary healthcare services to individuals residing in public housing and the surrounding areas, regardless of their ability to pay. In so doing, we are committed to offering said services in a clean, safe environment, appropriate in meeting the needs of our target population.

EECH also demonstrates social responsibility through the just use of resources. This commitment of our staff, physicians, volunteers, community partners and friends to our mission permits us to maintain a quality of presence and tradition of caring, which is the hallmark of EECH.