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addressAddressHagerstown, MD
type Form of workFull-Time
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The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Dental Center Manager and is responsible for a wide range of tasks in the Dental Center, including patient care, administrative duties, laboratory, and x-ray functions. The Dental Assistant position requires a diverse set of skills: clinical, clerical, interpersonal, and technological. The Dental assistant MUST have a certification to conduct x-rays.

As a member of the health center’s integrated care team the Dental Assistant will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient centered, coordinated patient care:

  • Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient.
  • Organizing and laying out instruments for Provider’s use.
  • Handing instruments and other materials to Provider during procedures.
  • Providing patient care and assistance to Provider as needed.
  • Taking X-Rays of patients’ teeth.
  • Taking impressions of patients’ teeth.
  • Make appointments, answering telephones and questions, making follow-up calls.
  • Collecting and recording patient health histories, take blood pressure, pulse, and weight/height.
  • Deliver patient oral care instructions.
  • Complete Dental Charting on software.
  • Conduct pre-visit planning and set up trays for following day.
  • Flexible with being schedule on dental mobile unit
  • Assist with front desk duties as needed.
Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of sterile procedures; cleaning specifications of various dental equipment, fixtures, utensils, and related materials.
  • Knowledge of supplies, equipment and maintaining quality control standards.
  • Knowledge of methods, procedures and protocols for the handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to foster a positive work environment.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Ability to make appointments, answer phones and questions, contact patients for follow-up.
  • Provide positive attitude and behavior.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • License to operate X-Ray equipment in state of Maryland.
  • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish (preferred)
  • Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.
  • High School diploma or equivalent.


WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Dental/Clinical environment
  • Dental/Clinical environment; Possibility of exposure to chemicals and infectious body fluids e.g., HPV, HIV, HEP C, HSV.
  • Able to lift 25 pounds
  • Conduct background check, fingerprints for services rendered on school premises
  • Mobile Dentistry
Refer code: 3402339. Family Healthcare of Hagerstown - The previous day - 2023-03-25 22:16

Family Healthcare of Hagerstown

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