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Dental Assistant

Quick overview

The Dental Assistant supports dentists and dental hygienists in providing primary care dental services, which includes chair-side assistance, preparing operatories, exposing radiographs, and performing delegated procedures according to regulations. Responsibilities also encompass maintaining equipment, ensuring the sterility of all clinical materials, managing inventory, and accurately completing patient records.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques, modern dental materials, and handling procedures, with completion of an accredited dental assisting course preferred. Required qualifications include fluency in both English and Spanish, current CPR (BLS) certification, a valid Radiology license in NJ, and knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic medical records.

high schoolprofessional certificateHIPAA CompliancePatient CareInventory ControlMicrosoft OfficeSterilizationInfection ControlElectronic Medical RecordsEnglish CommunicationSpanish CommunicationRadiograph ExposureDental Materials KnowledgeCPR (BLS)Dental Assisting Techniques

Job description

Description The Dental Assistant reports to the site manager and Assistant Site Manager (if applicable) with clinical oversight from SVP of Dental Services, SVP of Nursing, and Chief Medical Officer.
The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the Zufall Health Center (ZHC).
The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of all instruments and supplies.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities Serves as dentist’s or dental hygienist’s chair-side assistant Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per ZHC protocols and the dentist’s or dental hygienist’s directions Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist Exposes and develops dental radiographs in accordance with the state regulations and law as well as ZHC directive and protocol Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with the state regulation and law and ZHC directive and protocol Maintains dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions for use and Dental Department policy and protocol Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as ZHC policies and procedures relative to infection control, blood borne pathogens, exposure control, and safety issues Maintains all dental department’s materials, equipment, and ensures the sterility of all clinical material and equipment in accordance with the products standards, ZHC infection control policies, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and The Joint Commission (JC) standards Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the SVPof Dental Services, dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in ensuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed Receives and places work-related telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and ZHC patient care needs Assist with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate.
Ensures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, ZHC policy as well as state and federal regulation(s) Performs all functions in full compliance with ZHC and the Dental Department Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions Participates in appropriate health promotion / disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required Travels between sites when required to meet ZHC needs As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives Responsible for maintaining personal compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and ZHC rules.

Requires a comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry Knowledge of modern dental materials, their storage, handling, and applications is required. Completion of accredited course in dental assisting preferred Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols The Dental Assistant must be able to creatively work with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal results for the center’s patient Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required Effective oral communication skills in Spanish required The Dental Assistant must be cognizant of the expectations and concerns of the center’s dental patients and be able to respond in an empathetic and professional manner The ability to work with people from diverse social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds is necessary Working under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation, and other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely be encountered Prolonged sitting or standing may be required Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination normally associated with dental assisting in the general practice of dentistry will be performed on a repetitive basis The ability to distinguish between letters and symbols and the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals and copiers are required Learn and apply the trauma informed care principles with the scope of the position Education, Training and Experience High school diploma or GED certificate Certified Dental Assistant preferred Registered Dental Assistant preferred Current CPR (BLS) required Valid Radiology license in NJ Fluent in both English and Spanish preferred Knowledge of Microsoft Office, typing, and use of electronic medical records are required

Dental Assistant

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