Job description
Assist the Dental Provider in the provision of dental services to patients. Communicate with patients to ensure their understanding of dental treatment planning. Maintain the dental operatories and lab materials using appropriate sterilization and safety techniques
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays and prepare materials. Obtain medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
- Perform all dental assistant procedures allowable under Utah State Law, including dental radiology, making impressions, pouring models and the use of the laboratory equipment.
- Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
- Ensure completion of paperwork by the patients. Maintain computerized patient medical records and proper documentation with confidentiality.
- Answer and return phone calls and handle clinical concerns (i.e. questions, prescription refills, homecare follow-up, etc.).
- Ensure operatories and laboratory materials are stocked, unexpired and cleaned, and equipment is sterilized and maintained according to provider specifications.
- Prepare dental referrals, as requested by Dental Provider.
ANCILLARY JOB FUNCTIONS
- Maintain current knowledge of dental materials, dental procedures, occupational safety protocols and sterilization/disinfecting procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant in a health care center, medical office or equivalent.
- Must be certified in Basic Life Support.
Preferred, but not required:
- Accreditation from a Dental Assisting program
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Experience using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems such as USIS, ECW and Help2.
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