Dental Assistant

Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Dental Provider during patient care procedures.
• Adhere to established protocols for radiograph development, employing safety measures to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure. Oversee the status of laboratory work, facilitating efficient communication with the receptionist for timely follow-up appointments.
• Monitor dental equipment for repair and promptly communicate needed repairs to Dental Services Coordinator.
• Maintain awareness regarding dental inventory and proactively communicate supply needs to the Dental Services Coordinator.
• Ensure smooth patient flow within the treatment area, optimizing the efficiency of operations.
• Responsible for completing daily, weekly, and monthly quality controls.
• Required to make follow up appointments for patient care.
• Responsible for post-op calls after extractions.
• Execute dental laboratory tasks in compliance with legal guidelines and standards.
• Maintain an ongoing awareness of proper instrument maintenance procedures.
• Prepare and arrange necessary instrumentation for various dental treatments, including endodontic therapy, prosthodontic care, oral surgery, and restorative therapy.
• Skillfully prepare and mix dental materials, including sedative dressings and luting cements.
• Takes preliminary impressions.
• Adheres to all Community Health Net dental policies/procedures, HRSA, JACHO, and OSHA Standards.
• Maintains supply order. Notify site supervisor when supplies are low, as to supply list.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
• Requirements/Qualifications
• Successful completion of an accredited dental assistant program or equivalent experience is required.
• Must hold a valid radiology permit and be certified to take x-rays in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Customer service skills- able to develop good customer relationships with a focus on achieving customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of dental/medical terminology, dental procedures, and diagnosis.
• Possess excellent visual acuity, with the ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stretch, and exhibit manual dexterity to fulfill physical demands.
• Knowledge of computer and relevant software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
• Adaptability- able to adjust approach to meet changing demands and situations including dealing with diverse people.
• Attention to detail- able to produce accurate and high-quality work through concern for all areas involve d.