Dental Assistant at Oak Orchard Health

Village of Brockport, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Assisting Techniques, Radiographs, Dental Record, NYSDOH Guidelines, OSHA Guidelines, Maintenance, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Position Summary: Assists dentists and dental hygienists in providing oral care to patients. Assists in general operation, maintenance of inventory, and housekeeping as it pertains to infection and exposure control. Job Responsibilities: Customer Service: Greets, seats and inquiries about patient needs Informs provider of patient status including medical history, presenting complaints and concerns. Dismisses patient when provider has completed treatment Assisting Techniques: Under the direction of the Dentist, pours models, trims study models and box impressions with wax. Assists in oral surgery, preventative, and restorative dentistry. Assists Dentist and Dental Hygienists at chair side by: Setting up appropriate trays and materials Preparing operatory Informing provider of patient status including medical history, presenting complaints and concerns Utilizing four-handed assisting technique Preparing and processes dental materials Completing simple dental repairs Radiographs: Takes radiographs per order/protocol Mounts in computer prints using digital technology Maintains adequate radiograph supplies Takes accurate radiography including contrast, no cone cutting, etc. Records radiographs appropriately in patients electronic record. Dental Record: Maintains and respects confidentiality Determines appropriateness of releasing professional information using established guidelines Utilizes appropriate dental terms and abbreviations Reviews health history Takes appropriate vital signs at every visit Takes dental/periodontal dictation as needed from the dentist or hygienist Documents patient complaints Documents radiographs taken Enters information into EHR Fills out appropriate consent forms and has ready for dentist to sign NYSDOH and OSHA guidelines: Attends annual in-service program on hazardous substance and infection control. Proper handling of hazardous substances Proper handling of infectious waste Utilizes universal precautions/adhere to all exposure control protocols Wears appropriate personal protective equipment Proper handling of sharps and sharps containers Cleans and sterilizes equipment according to infection control/sterilization policies and procedures, and manufacturer’s instructions for use Maintains current Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR Certification Maintenance: Changes alginate tray solutions and ultrasonic solutions as needed. Cleans and disinfects operatories between patients Maintains a supply of tray set ups Keeps all logs: ie: autoclave, refrigerator, etc. up to date Cleans and lubricates high and slow speed hand pieces Cleans and disposes of burs according to procedure. Assists with the inventory control system and restocking the laboratory. Runs appropriate solution through HVE system at end of day Checks expiration dates on sterilized instruments Supply ordering and maintaining inventory Turns equipment on and off at the beginning and end of day Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work area Communication/Participation: Communicates effectively with patients, members of the dental team, administrative team and co-workers in other departments Actively participates in group problem solving Attends departmental and organizational meetings Participates in quality assurances and continuous improvement activities Any other reasonable requests from management Requirements Skills/Qualifications: Willingness to provide exceptional care Basic computer literacy Education/Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Prior dental experience preferred Completion of a recognized dental assisting program preferred

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant assists dentists and dental hygienists in providing oral care to patients and supports the general operation of the dental practice. Responsibilities include patient interaction, assisting during procedures, taking radiographs, and maintaining infection control protocols.