Dental Asst II

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS•Prepares patient for the dentisto completes medical history reviewo notes chief complaint in charto takes blood pressure and document•Exposes and develops radiographs, according to standard protocols and/or dentist orders.•Assists dentist during oral exam and treatment.•Maintains dental instruments and equipment•Cleans and maintains the dental operatories, sterilization and lab areas.•Stocks operatories with adequate supplies at end of each day and as needed.•Assists dental hygienist and clerk when necessary and feasible.•Assists the patient in development of the patient's Dental Self-Management goals and care plans.•Focuses on the assessment, monitoring and proactive management of the healthcare needs of the patient population.•Performs front desk duties in absence of dental receptionist or as directed by dental director.•Pour impressions and trim models•Fabricates custom trays.•Responsible for purchase orders and ordering of monthly expendable supplies, as directed.•Participates in continuing education on and off site as appropriate and feasible.•Applies sealants to teeth as designated by the dentist.•Polishes teeth following prophy of teeth by the Dentist and give oral hygiene instructions to patients.•Takes alginate impressions as designated by the dentist.•Adhere to OSHA, Infection Control/Spice Regulations•Perform Sterilization of Dental Instruments and Dental Equipment•Perform Autoclave cleaning/maintenance, Lab duties, eye wash station, monitor/record AED/Crash Cart, O2 Tanks, Expiration dates, Sharps containers, Refrigerator/Freezer, Glucose testing, and referral monitoring•Attend quarterly workshops.•Train novice assistants, as needed.•Assist RDH when feasible•Other duties as assigned.Required SkillsCERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES•BLS Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association•Dental Assistant Program Diploma (If applicable)•Radiography (X-Ray) Certification•Infection Control/Sterilization Certification•Medical Emergencies Dental Office Certification•Coronal Polishing Certification•Dental Assistant Certification (Preferred)•Current NC Driver's License