Dental Assistant

Southeast Community Health Systems
Independence, LA, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Summary :

Job Summary :

The Dental Assistant III renders dental care to patients in a community health center setting. Tasks include assisting the dentist during examinations and treatment, cleanings, sterilizing, arranging instruments, and assisting dentist with x-rays.

Works under supervision of the dentist and performs routine tasks according to standards, procedures and instructions. Also performs routine administrative and clerical tasks independently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Completes initial assessment of patient according to policy and procedure and documents appropriately.
  • Follows plan of care for each patient, including referrals.
  • Receives dentist orders, records and assures completion.
  • Assists dentist with exams and procedures and in use of highly specialized dental equipment.
  • Mixes and prepares solutions and materials for fillings, washes and sterilizes instruments and clean work area following treatment.
  • Charts information dictated by the dentist on the chart.
  • Perform routine dental laboratory work.
  • Orders dental and office supplies
  • Coordinates and prioritizes patient activities and maintain relationships with referral facilities.
  • Assists in keeping dental department productive and in compliance with all rules and regulations.
  • Assist department in keeping productive and in compliance with all rules.

Requirements : Education :

Education :

  • High School Diploma or GED Certificate
  • Completion of accredited program in dental assisting
  • EDDA Certification preferred

Skills :

  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • 30+ days ago
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