Dental Hygiene Assistant

2 months ago

Alvin, United States MyCHN Full time

Are you a value-driven and compassionate individual that believes in providing quality care that has positive effect on our communities? At Community Health Network, we are driven to create extraordinary experiences for our patients and employees. Our objective is to provide opportunities that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

A full time, non-exempt position responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the center.

The Registered Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

Registered Dental assistant is committed to ensuring a positive patient experience and following PCMH guidelines and principles.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

  • Serves as dentists or dental hygienists chair-side assistant.
  • Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentists or dental hygienists' direction.
  • Exposes and develops dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department directive and protocol.
  • Follows guidelines for patient preparation and dismissal according to Dental Department policy and protocol.
  • Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulation and law and Dental Department directive and protocol.
  • Maintains Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturer's directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.
  • Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
  • Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
  • Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Dental Director, dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in assuring that all patient records and documents, including encounter forms and routing slips, are properly and accurately completed and filed.
  • Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
  • Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department.
  • Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and time permits.
  • Insures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directive and protocol.
  • Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, center policy as well as state and federal regulation(s).
  • Performs all functions in full compliance with the Center's and the Dental Department Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions.
  • Participates in appropriate health promotion / disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required.
  • As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
  • Responsible for personal compliance in full, with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures including but not limited to the participation of a Dental Assistant in the provision of clinical dental care, as well as those relating to, but not limited to personnel issues, workplace safety, public health and confidentiality.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • Completion of accredited course in dental assisting
  • Registered Dental Assistant licensure
  • Current CPR (BLS) required
  • Current Radiology Certification required
  • High ethical standards.
  • Well-organized and self-directed.
  • Team player.

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