What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at CommWell?
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• Prepares patient for the dentist
o completes medical history review
o notes chief complaint in chart
o takes blood pressure and document
• Exposes and develops radiographs, according to standard protocols and/or dentist orders
• Assists dentist during oral exam and treatment
• Maintains dental instruments and equipment
• Cleans and maintains the dental operatories, sterilization and lab areas
• Stocks operatories with adequate supplies at end of each day and as needed
• Assists dental hygienist and clerk when necessary and feasible
• Assists the patient in development of the patient’s Dental Self-Management goals and care plans
• Focuses on the assessment, monitoring and proactive management of the healthcare needs of the patient population
• Performs front desk duties in absence of Guest Service Associate (GSA) or as directed
• Pour impressions and trim models
• Fabricates custom trays.
• Responsible for purchase orders and ordering of monthly expendable supplies, as directed.
• Participates in continuing education on and off site as appropriate and feasible.
• Applies sealants to teeth as designated by the dentist.
• Polishes teeth following prophy of teeth by the Dentist and give oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Takes alginate impressions as designated by the dentist.
• Adhere to OSHA, Infection Control/Spice Regulations
• Perform Sterilization of Dental Instruments and Dental Equipment
• Perform Autoclave cleaning/maintenance, Lab duties, eye wash station, monitor/record AED/Crash Cart, O2 Tanks, Expiration dates, Sharps containers, Refrigerator/Freezer, Glucose testing, and referral monitoring
• Assist RDH when feasible
• Train novice assistants, as needed.
• Attend quarterly workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
• BLS Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association )
• Radiography (X-Ray) Certification
• Infection Control/Sterilization Certification
• Medical Emergencies (Dental Office Certification
• Dental Assistant Certification (Preferred)
• Current NC Driver’s License
