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Dental Assistant at PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS

St. Louis, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Preventive Dentistry, Patient Instruction, Digital Radiographs, Dental Instruments, Suctioning, Retraction Apparatus, Four Handed Dentistry, Intraoral Prophylaxis, Patient Registration, Insurance Updating, Appointment Scheduling, Fee Collection, Oral Exams Assistance, HIPAA Compliance, Fluoride Treatment, Dental Sealants

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Description

Summary: Proficient knowledge of preventive dentistry including, the ability to instruct patients in the common causes of decay and oral hygiene. Ability to work under direct supervision of other dentist's and department head. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Knowledge of procedures for receiving, routing, scheduling and releasing patients. Maintain and order supplies. Knowledge of procedures for tracking and processing digital radiographs. Knowledge of basic dental instruments and materials in manipulating suctioning and retraction apparatus in patient's mouth while assisting dentist. (Utilize the practice of four handed dentistry) Skill and dexterity in placing and manipulating motor driven instruments to perform intraoral prophylaxis procedures. Responsible for registration of patients, updating insurance and other information. Make appointments in coordination with school linked dentist. Collect fees and close out the day. Assists in oral exams, works with special needs families, reviews HIPAA consent forms with patients. Sets up dental equipment, coordinates with school nurses and staff regarding setup and student schedule. Conducts cleanings (prophy) and administer fluoride treatment. Use proper isolation techniques to place dental sealants. Ability to clearly articulate and demonstrate oral hygiene instructions and post operative dental instructions. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Dental assistant certification

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include instructing patients on oral hygiene, maintaining supplies, tracking digital radiographs, and performing basic dental assisting tasks like suctioning and retraction while utilizing four-handed dentistry techniques. The role also involves patient registration, fee collection, assisting in exams, and conducting cleanings and sealant applications.