Dental Assistant

Job Description

Salary: $17.00 - $23.00

Welcoming all who need care

Job title

Dental Assistant

Reports to

Lead Dental Assistant

Status

Non-Exempt

Job purpose

To deliver a full range of oral hygiene services and education to Heartland Health Center patient panel. Dental Assistant reports directly to Chief Dental Officer. In compliance with Kansas Dental Board, under direct supervision of staff dentist when CDO is not present.

Duties and responsibilities

Check patients in for dental visits:

perform needed x-rays

obtain vital signs (i.e. electric and manual blood pressure)

perform needed blood glucose monitoring

set up instruments for procedures/examinations

assure all forms are completed for procedures

review health history and transfer information to the clinical note completely and accurately

Assist dentists and/or dental hygienists in daily clinical and operational activities including but not limited to:

use four-handed practices at chair side

provide proper instruments during procedure to the dentist

make chart entries under the direction of the dentist or dental hygienist

record all findings and treatment plans completely and accurately in the patient’s chart

actively participate in keeping the provider on schedule

Prepare patients for procedures and ensure that appropriate instructions and equipment are arranged and ready

Maintain a clean oral working area prior to, during and post exams/procedures

Promote an atmosphere of good dental and general health by demonstrating good personal oral hygiene

Educate patients on techniques of flossing, brushing, overall oral health, and the role of the dental care team

Clean and sterilize instruments appropriately

Follows infection control protocols and standard operating procedures

Complete required daily, monthly, and annual equipment maintenance

Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Lab duties include pour and trim models and fabricating trays

Remove the biohazard trash as needed

Answer patient inquiries related to pain and/or medications

Perform all duties in accordance with OSHA regulations

Is attentive to patient and provider needs including dentist and dental hygienist

Attend meetings as required (Joint Staff, Department, etc.)

Completes assigned trainings in timely manner

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required

Any combination of education and work experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying

Spanish Bilingual preferred, but not required

Details

Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 7:00pm

Hours are approximate and may be altered by supervisor(s) as needed.