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Form of workJob Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Operate dental radiography equipment for the purpose of oral radiography if the Dental Assistant has complied with the requirements of Section 1656
- Obtain medical history, vitals, make chart entries, and assure completion of forms and signatures
- Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures
- Operatory prep and breakdown including normal clean-up of operatories and cabinets
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
- Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
- Taking impressions of patient’s teeth for study casts
- Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer; Enter vitals, treatment plans, patient education, and e-mail communication.
- Ensure Infection Control logs are completed as per Policies and Procedures
- Responsible for monthly inspection of medications and supplies
- Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory
- Communicates with purchasing department and vendors to assure prompt receipt of all orders
- Responsible for supply inventory and ensuring routine maintenance of equipment
- Assume the responsibility associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the dentist
Serving the community since 1924, SFCHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing quality, compassionate care to every person, with an emphasis on communities that are underserved by limited access to healthcare. Our dedicated team of health professionals provides a full complement of medical, dental, behavioral health and education services in a warm and supportive environment. We believe everyone deserves access to quality and patient-focused healthcare, regardless of income, insurance status or ability to pay. Our primary mission is your health. SFCHC is continuing to invest in expanding our care management team, service locations, and investments to help our community overcome barriers to health equity, and building trusting and informative relationships with our clients. Our primary care services are linked to major health plans and healthcare institutions to better serve individuals who require specialized care and empower them to make the best medical choices.
