Four Rivers Community Health Center
Location
Rolla, Missouri
Provides direct and indirect patient care by preparing patients for treatment and assisting dentists during preventative, restorative, and oral surgery procedures. Manages clinical tasks including instrument sterilization, x-ray processing, and maintaining patient records.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a current CPR certification. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of dental health education subjects.
Supervision Received: Reports to the Dental Clinic Manager
Demonstrates ability to carry out skills as outlined in the Dental Policies and Procedures for clinical areas including preparing patients, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting dentist during dental procedures
Greets patients and escort them to work area Work with patients to make them comfortable in the dental chair and to prepare them for treatments and procedures Review the health history, make chart entries and assure that forms are signed and completed Sterilize dental instruments Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures Prepare the work area for patient treatment by setting out instruments and materials Ensure clinic areas are kept stocked at acceptable levels Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist Help dentist by handing them instruments during procedures Keep patients' mouths dry by using suction hoses and other equipment Instruct patients in proper dental hygiene and dietary instructions Check equipment daily to ensure accurate functioning Expose, process and mount radiographs Ensure that all activities completed are charted within the patient's record Ensure patient flow is timely and accurate throughout the unit Complete billing charges at the end of each treatment
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