Staff Dental Assistant

2 weeks ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The Dental Assistant supports the Dentists in all aspects of direct patient care and performs other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision.

Duties

The selectee will be responsible for performing the duties of a dental assistant in a hospital-based dental clinic. Assists in management of patient treatment.

As directed by the dentist, the assistant will take digital radiographs and enter examination and treatment plan information into the dental record.

He/she enters appropriate codes used in the progress note documentation. Makes final denture impression trays and prepares bite rims. Re-cement and fabricate temporary crowns. Properly prepare instruments for sterilization and in a manner that does not delay clinical care. Passes instruments safely, accurately and efficiently. Assists in specialized dental procedures, such as oral surgery, endodontics, and periodontics. The selectee will triage patients to determine the urgency of appointments being scheduled. Monitor patient's condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress. He/she assures proper disposition of patient is related to the clerk for appropriate scheduling. Assures that appropriate disposition is communicated to the patient. Show courtesy, respect and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers and the public.

Duties include but not limited to:

  • Assists in management of patient treatment.
  • Performs any other procedure in line with established dental assisting techniques, including acting as a receptionist when needed.
  • Has knowledge of the computerized dental record and privacy requirements related to the maintenance and restriction of release of information from the patients record.
  • Assists dentists, consultants, residents and students chair-side in all phases of general dentistry including specialized areas of prosthodontics (fixed and removable), endodontic, oral surgery, periodontics, and implant procedures utilizing techniques of four handed dentistry where indicated and appropriate.
  • Instructs patients in preventive dental care; measures general nutrition as related to dental health, the common cause of tooth decay arid periodontal disease, and the care of prosthodontics appliances.

Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday, 7:00am to 4:30pm; overtime, weekend, holiday may be required

Functional Statement:
51577F

Telework: Not authorized

Recruitment/Relocation: Not authorized

Financial Disclosure: Not required
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