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Evara Health has been serving the community for 40 years. We are a not-for-profit health care organization with 14+ locations throughout Pinellas County, FL!
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to a full-range dental services operation. Assists in the performance of dental procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol, policy & procedures, and standards, and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Responsible for knowing and following all dental policies and procedures, including documenting all patient interactions into EHR timelyProvides chair side assistance to dentist, residents, and students in the performance ofdental procedures, to include operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, and / or oral surgical procedures
Mix cements, pour models, prepare bleaching trays / mouth guards, and other lab work as neededWork with faculty and staff to insure the delivery of aseptic dental care to patientsAble to take proper radiographs in a timely manner, while following safety guidelinesInstruct patients in oral hygiene in a manner appropriate to various age levelsPrepares, sterilizes, organizes, and sets up dental equipment, ensures that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established clinic guidelines and standardsAssist in organizing and controlling the use of clinical suppliesGreet and prepare patients for treatmentEstablish rapport with patient in order to relieve anxietyObtain overview of patient's awareness of physical ailment and / or condition(s) and record information in chartTake and record blood pressure and sugar levelsMaintain daily records and patient chartsProvides patient with written material and verbal instructions at exams, treatment, and preventionCollect patient data pertaining to clinical researchPerform expanded functions as assigned including but not limited to : fabrication of temporary crowns and bridges intra-orally, applying sealants, taking impressions, applying topical fluoride, coronal polishing of teeth, polishing restorations, placing temporary restorations, placing and removing rubber dam.Effectively uses ADP to manage daily hours, while practicing punctuality and dependabilityAble to complete daily, weekly and monthly tasks and sign off on them without being asked to do so by a supervisorAble to set up procedures with all basic, necessary supplies / instruments and has patient ready for treatment using the proper PPEMakes sure that patient forms are completed accurately, makes sure that consent forms are explained to and signed by the patient prior to treatment, and provides written and verbal post-op instructions prior to treatmentPractices safety in the treatment room by placing proper barriers on necessary surfaces at all timesDemonstrates use of proper PPE at all times in the dental clinicDemonstrates proper handling of sharps / biohazard materialsDemonstrates proper asepsis techniques by preparing, sterilizing, organizing and setting up dental equipment, ensuring that all dental instruments are sterilized, dated and processed according to established clinic guidelines and standardsAble to present treatment plans and explain treatments to patients, parents, and / or guardiansAble to efficiently navigate and accurately enter data into an EHRTakes vital signs when necessary and charts in EHRAble to manage patient care by submitting and tracking patient pre-authorizations and referralsAble to schedule and coordinate appointments according to patient's treatment planAble to provide good customer service to the patient, and maintain a polite and accommodating composureEffectively documents medical conditions, medications, special needs and places alerts when necessaryMaintains ongoing readiness for AAAHC, and meets quality standards within AAAHCFollows all HIPAA and Compliance Program guidelinesParticipates in monthly inventory process and works to conserve dental materials and suppliesAble to take an adequate dental impression with minimal waste of materialAble to take proper radiographs in a timely manner while following safety guidelinesInteracts positively and politely with care team members and supervisorsMaintains a clean / non-cluttered operatory, dental assistant office, lab and sterilization areaAdditional job duties as requiredMay be required to work multiple locationsStrict adherence to all Evara Health, HIPAA, HRSA, State, Federal and accreditation agency rules and regulationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Graduate of an approved Dental Assistant ProgramRequired : Novice to six (6) monthsPreferred : One (1) or more years of experience as Dental AssistantThese essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties assigned. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required
Culture
Evara Health strives to not only be the healthcare provider of choice, but also the employer of choice, one that offers you the opportunity to excel in your career and be a difference maker in the lives of the patients we serve.