Part-time Dental Assistant

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES-

• Performs four-handed chair-side assistance to treating dentist under direct supervision
• Performs dental radiography-intra-oral and panoramic images
• Performs dental laboratory work-models, trays, temporaries for bridgework and crowns
• Performs sterilization and disinfection of dental instruments and equipment
• Prepares procedural trays / armamentaria set-ups
• Reviews and records patient medical histories for dentist's reference
• Takes and records patient's blood pressure
• Makes patient feel comfortable before and during treatment
• Completes thorough and timely clinical documentation in EMR
• Completes laboratory authorization forms and maintains record of dental laboratory cases
• Mixes dental materials
• Places and removes retraction cord
• Takes preliminary impressions
• Applies topical anesthetic in area of injection site
• Places post-extraction dressings
• Provides pre- and post- operative instruction for patients
• Performs routine maintenance of dental equipment
• Consistently practices universal precautions
• Orders dental supplies and materials
• Manages the appropriate disposal and removal of waste in dental clinic
• Recognizes and responds to basic medical emergencies
• Participate in dental huddle meetings to communicate and coordinate patient needs with the entire care team
• Communicates treatment recommendations with dental front desk
• Provides back-up for dental co-workers when needed
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by Chief Dental Officer or Dentist(s)

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