Dental Assistant

2 months ago

Tampa, Florida, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

Major Duties:

Dental Assistants will assists the dentist in many aspects of direct patient care and performs other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision.

Customer Service
Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers and the public
Provides assistance to customers with questions or concerns, provides service recovery

Chairside Assisting

Sets up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover
Passes instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently
Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably
Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions
Accomplishes all intra-operative procedures within standard infection control protocols
Assists in routine general dental procedures using concepts of four-handed dentistry
Assists in specialized dental procedures, such as oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, implant placement and restoration
Maintains both routine and specialty dental equipment per manufacturer instructions and dental service standards

Dental Imaging

Exposes both standard and specialty dental imaging (i.e. TMJ, ceph, cone beam) in traditional and/or digital formats
Modifies settings to achieve the images as requested by the provider
Images are characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed
Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized, and retakes are minimized
Imaging requests are accomplished within the desired time frame

Infection Control and Equipment Sterilization

Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning operatories
Disinfects oral appliances to prevent cross contamination
Properly prepares instruments for transfer to SPD for sterilization
Follows all Standard Operating Procedures for Reusable Medical Equipment
Works closely with SPD to ensure availability of instruments so that clinical care is not delayed
Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images

Clerical Functions

Assists in filling gaps in the doctor's schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments
Initiates computerized progress note
Assists dentist in charting findings and treatment plans in patient records

Information Management

Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information
Follows computer security regulations

Patient Safety

Modifies care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position)
Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients
Participates in patient identification and time out per Joint Commission requirements
Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress

Employee Education

Complies with Employee Education requirements
Completes mandatory annual safety training sessions

Dental Laboratory Functions

Pours impressions and prepares study models
Makes final denture impression trays and prepares bite rims
Fabricates athletic mouth guards and bleaching trays
Performs other dental laboratory functions as time and skill levels allow

Direct Patient Care

Monitors patient vital signs (BP, pulse, pulse oximeter) and condition during invasive treatment and during recovery period following procedure
Applies topical anesthetic at the injection site
Applies topical fluoride
Makes impressions for diagnostic casts and preliminary impressions for prosthetic fabrication
Removes plaque and soft debris from removable prostheses
Provides patient preventative education and oral hygiene instruction
Provides post-operative and other appropriate patient education

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework
:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #

: 70192F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
:
Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized

Fi

nancial Disclosure Report:
Not required

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