Dental Assistant PRNEvara Health • Clearwater, FL, US

Dental Assistant PRN

Evara Health • Clearwater, FL, US

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Job Description

Do you want to make a difference in the community?

Are you looking to further your career in healthcare?

Do you want to be part of a growing organization?

Evara Health has been serving the community for 40 years. We are a not-for-profit health care organization with 14+ locations throughout Pinellas County, FL!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to a full-range dental services operation. Assists in the performance of dental procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol, policy & procedures, and standards, and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support activities.

This is a PRN position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsible for knowing and following all dental policies and procedures, including documenting all patient interactions into EHR timely

Provides chair side assistance to dentist, residents, and students in the performance of

dental procedures, to include operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, and / or oral surgical procedures

Mix cements, pour models, prepare bleaching trays / mouth guards, and other lab work as needed

Work with faculty and staff to insure the delivery of aseptic dental care to patients

Able to take proper radiographs in a timely manner, while following safety guidelines

Instruct patients in oral hygiene in a manner appropriate to various age levels

Prepares, sterilizes, organizes, and sets up dental equipment, ensures that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established clinic guidelines and standards

Assist in organizing and controlling the use of clinical supplies

Greet and prepare patients for treatment

Establish rapport with patient in order to relieve anxiety

Obtain overview of patient’s awareness of physical ailment and / or condition(s) and record information in chart

Take and record blood pressure and sugar levels

Maintain daily records and patient charts

Provides patient with written material and verbal instructions at exams, treatment, and prevention

Collect patient data pertaining to clinical research

Perform expanded functions as assigned including but not limited to : fabrication of temporary crowns and bridges intra-orally, applying sealants, taking impressions, applying topical fluoride, coronal polishing of teeth, polishing restorations, placing temporary restorations, placing and removing rubber dam.

Effectively uses ADP to manage daily hours, while practicing punctuality and dependability

Able to complete daily, weekly and monthly tasks and sign off on them without being asked to do so by a supervisor

Able to set up procedures with all basic, necessary supplies / instruments and has patient ready for treatment using the proper PPE

Makes sure that patient forms are completed accurately, makes sure that consent forms are explained to and signed by the patient prior to treatment, and provides written and verbal post-op instructions prior to treatment

Practices safety in the treatment room by placing proper barriers on necessary surfaces at all times

Demonstrates use of proper PPE at all times in the dental clinic

Demonstrates proper handling of sharps / biohazard materials

Demonstrates proper asepsis techniques by preparing, sterilizing, organizing and setting up dental equipment, ensuring that all dental instruments are sterilized, dated and processed according to established clinic guidelines and standards

Able to present treatment plans and explain treatments to patients, parents, and / or guardians

Able to efficiently navigate and accurately enter data into an EHR

Takes vital signs when necessary and charts in EHR

Able to manage patient care by submitting and tracking patient pre-authorizations and referrals

Able to schedule and coordinate appointments according to patient’s treatment plan

Able to provide good customer service to the patient, and maintain a polite and accommodating composure

Effectively documents medical conditions, medications, special needs and places alerts when necessary

Maintains ongoing readiness for AAAHC, and meets quality standards within AAAHC

Follows all HIPAA and Compliance Program guidelines

Participates in monthly inventory process and works to conserve dental materials and supplies

Able to take an adequate dental impression with minimal waste of material

Able to take proper radiographs in a timely manner while following safety guidelines

Interacts positively and politely with care team members and supervisors

Maintains a clean / non-cluttered operatory, dental assistant office, lab and sterilization area

Additional job duties as required

May be required to work multiple locations

Strict adherence to all Evara Health, HIPAA, HRSA, State, Federal and accreditation agency rules and regulations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Graduate of an approved Dental Assistant Program

Required : Novice to six (6) months

Preferred : One (1) or more years of experience as Dental Assistant

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties assigned. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required

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