Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities :
Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials;
performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.
Job Responsibilities and Performance Standards :
- Preparing patients for dental work.
- Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
- Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
- Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
- Providing great patient care.
- Recording treatment information in patient records.
- Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
- Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
- Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
- Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
- Caring for dental equipment.
- Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
- Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions
- Establishes solid relationships with employees and management throughout the company
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with all levels of management and employees.
- Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Consistently professional appearance and attitude.
- Able to provide great patient care.
Working Conditions : Working in a jail or prison setting. Will have contact with inmates.
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications :
- Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assistance program.
- Dental x-ray certification.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
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