Job Description
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.
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