Dental Assistant
1 month ago
As a Registered Dental Assistant at Sacramento Native American Health Center, you will play a vital role in maintaining our four-handed dentistry procedures. You will assist the dentist in making efficient use of their time by performing specific tasks, ensuring patient comfort, and alleviating fears.
Key Responsibilities:
Coronal polish, temporary crowns, and sealants
Seat and drape glasses and any prosthetic appliance the patient may have
Take blood pressure and record on chart
Explain plaque control to all new patients or those returning after long absences
Assist in insuring patient comfort and alleviating patient fears
Prepare operatory for patient reception and assure that it is as aseptic as possible for patient welfare
Position dental chair for proper patient reception and materials and other necessary diagnostic and treatment items necessary for planned procedure
Have proper pre-set trays ready for anticipated procedure and work area organized for that procedure
Autoclave all instruments for next day
Prepare and ready anesthesia for dentist
Retract oral tissues to increase visual access into the oral cavity
Remove excess moisture from mouth by using hi-vac systems and/or air
Properly transfer instruments to dentist
Prepare and properly deliver any required restorative materials and prepare them for correct dental procedure has been completed and signed by Dentist
Fill in day sheet with appropriate procedure
Compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements
After dental treatment, dentist or assistant will escort patient to receptionist with completed dental record in chart. Tell receptionist whether the patient will need another appointment or has completed another appointment is needed, tell receptionist the procedure and the length of time required.
Keep uninvolved people out of the operatories at all times.
Keep a close watch on supplies and enter necessary items on order board.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Must possess current RDA license and Dental Assistant certification from an accredited school
Ability to chart visits comprehensively and complete E&M coding in compliance with dental coding standards
Must possess dental x-ray and coronal polish license
Must possess sealant license
Have current CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a community dental clinic setting
Experience with Nextgen or other electronic dental record system
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