Dental Assistant

2 weeks ago


Newark, United States DelDOT Full time

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

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Summary Statement

Supports portable dental operations, community engagement and clinic operations. Duties entering patient information and services into electronic dental records and on spreadsheets. Recording for dental hygienist, supply preparation and transportation, patient education, supply management, case management, infection control, treatment room preparation, four handed dentistry, scheduling, confirming, reviewing medical history taking blood pressure and BMI.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Assists dentist and/or dental hygienist during chairside procedures including but not limited to operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, limited orthodontics, and oral surgery. Keeps oral areas clean during dental procedures by using retraction, suction, and irrigation. Prepares and assists with utilization of dental materials and sets up instruments for each procedure. Takes and develops radiographs. Disinfects environmental surfaces of the operatory which includes sterilization of instruments and equipment in accordance with federal, state, and institutional standards for infection control and safety. Organizes and maintains dental instruments, dental equipment and maintenance logs. Provides patient or parent education and oral hygiene instructions such as tooth brushing and flossing under direction of dentist and/or dental hygienist. Greets patients and answers telephones. Coordinates scheduling for patient's appointments, ensuring a full schedule of patients and reducing missed appointments. Maintains patient records (paper and electronic) by entering, updating, modifying and retrieving client information into an established information system. Confirms insurance eligibility. Records charting, examination, and treatment information as relayed by the dentist or designated clinical staff. Updates dental records to include information such as CDT codes, diagnosis codes, date of service and billing. Maintains inventory and orders supplies for the clinic's operation. May assist in training dental assistant trainees and volunteers.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Dental Assistant
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Possession of a Delaware Dental Radiation Technician Certification or a Dental Radiation Technologist Certification from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). Possession of a Valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
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