Dental Assistant

1 month ago


Chico, California, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time
Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:
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 for patients.
Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions.

Dental Imaging

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 up operatory.
Instruments are properly prepared for sterilization by SPS standards.
Instruments are prepared in manner that does not delay clinical care.
Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images.

Clerical Functions

Assists patients in scheduling appointments.
Assists in filling gaps in the doctor's schedule due to late cancellation and failed appointments.
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 Commissions 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 model.
Selects and manipulates a variety of gypsums and waxes.
Makes final denture impression trays and prepares bite rims.
Fabricates custom trays.

Direct Patient Care

Assists with specialty procedures including oral surgery, periodontal therapy, endodontic, prosthodontic, and implant placement and restoration.
Anticipates surgeons/specialists needs at each stage of treatment.

Work Schedule

: 8-4:30 M-F

Telework
:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
:
Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized

Fi

nancial Disclosure Report:
Not required

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