Dental Assistant - Southwest Dental - Dental Pediatric Residency

The primary goal of the El Rio Health

Dental Assistant is to support El Rio’s Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions.

nEssential Job Functions : n nSupports El Rio Dental Department & ancillary staff in the delivery of quality dental services to patients by performing those procedures identified as allowable according to Arizona State Dental Laws and other duties authorized by Dentists and Supervisors.

n Assists Dentists and Hygienists in the delivery of patient care by passing instruments, placing rubber dams, proficient in the use of the air and water syringe and the high-speed evacuation system by taking preliminary impressions, pouring, and trimming the models.

Help providers manage dental and medical emergencies using authorized emergency procedures, administering CPR, using Universal Precautions and OSHA guidelines.

n Provides historical reference by accurately and efficiently record treatment, accurately code charges for services, preparing treatment plan on dental charts, entering progress notes / treatment plan in computer as indicated according to policy / procedures.

n Prepares patients for dental treatment by taking and recording of blood pressure of patients, seating patients, and preparing them for the provider at the appointed time.

n Maintains safe and clean working area by keeping operatories, dental lab, sterilization area, and other work areas clean and organized at all times.

Properly cleaning, storing, and maintaining dental instruments, hand pieces and sterilization units. n Contributes to team effort by becoming proficient in working with all providers and different team members to promote a smooth workflow in the event of a team member’s absence.

n Allows flexibility in work assignments in all areas qualified for in the clinic, performing other duties as required to accomplish results as needed.

n Assists with the flow of patients and takes a leadership role when assigned on a rotational basis. n Complies with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to those addressing HIPAA and Compliance.

n Provides instrumentation by preparing and maintaining all dental trays and instruments and by washing and sterilizing all instruments according to current clinic procedures and protocols.

n Provide a work environment safe and free from hazards; immediately addresses and informs management of safety issues or potential hazards;

adheres to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures; participates in all safety programs, which may include assignment to an emergency response team.

n Contributes to the expected level of productivity by using good time management skills and ability work well with all team members.

n Captures correct charges, confirms scheduled appointments, and takes the initiative to seat appointed patients, walk-ins, and emergencies, taking all measures possible to ensure a