Dental Assistant

1 day ago

Athens, AL, United States Singing River Dental Partners LLC Full time

Role Description:

Singing River Dentistry Dental Assistants support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; documenting dental appointments, and performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

Primary Job responsibilities:

  • Prepare treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols
  • Prepare each patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping
  • Provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests
  • Provide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment areas; position instruments for dentist's access; suction as needed and anticipate the dentist's needs throughout procedures
  • Take clean impressions by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and into the patient's mouth
  • Obtain diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
  • Maintain patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; clean and polish removable appliances.
  • Help the dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory
  • Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions
  • Document dental care services by charting in patient records
  • Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
  • Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
  • Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies
  • Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed


Requirements

Skill and Attributes:

Dental Health Maintenance, Use of Dental Technology, Infection Control, Patient Services, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Listening, Teamwork, Bedside Manner, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Use of Medical Technologies, Performing Diagnostic Procedures

Education and Qualifications:

Dental experience preferred but not required

*Current resume must be uploaded to be considered for the position.

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