Dental Assistant

General Summary :

The Client Service Specialist, Dental Assistant supports patient care services provided by the Dental Clinic. The CSS, Dental is responsible for performing clinical tasks in accordance with all Harris County Public Health (HCPH) and Dental Program protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs all duties required as part of four handed chairside dental assisting; takes and records vital signs; takes prescribed dental radiographs and / or intraoral photographs; chart patient diagnoses in Dentrix electronic dental record as dictated by dentist
• Performs operatory set-up for each dental patient including barrier placement on high touch areas; procedure set up including instrument and dental material selection according to planned procedure
• Performs infection control and instrument sterilization according to dental policies and procedures; performs weekly biologic monitoring for autoclaves; performs daily, weekly and monthly dental preventive maintenance; reports any equipment malfunction or repair needs to supervising dentist
• Performs in-operatory support for all dental staff during the dental visit as needed
• Provides oral hygiene and post-operative instructions to patient under the guidance of the dentist; Participate in school based and community events to promote oral health

Work Environment :

This job operates in a clinical environment.

Physical Requirements :

This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Equipment / Access Needed :

Harris County email / Office 365, Dentrix, Dexis, TEAMS

ll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.