Dental Assistant _Sign on Bonus

2 weeks ago

Lynchburg, VA, United States Johnson Health Center Full time
Dental Assistant (Pediatric) Sign on Bonus

Join to apply for the Dental Assistant (Pediatric) role at Johnson Health Center.

Responsibilities
  • Assist the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in chairside duties with pediatric patients, including seating the patient and providing appropriate instrumentation and materials.
  • Educate pediatric patients and parents on dental disease and preventative home care, including brushing and flossing techniques.
  • Serve as liaison to patients in telephone communications of medical/dental issues.
  • Consult with the dentist and other members of the health care team as necessary; facilitate communication among clinical and non?clinical staff.
  • Perform other necessary duties as required by the Johnson Health Center and directed by the Dentist.
  • Prepare dental patients for treatment, including updating and recording medical and dental history and vital signs.
  • Prepare appropriate instrumentation and materials for dental procedures.
  • Assist the dentist or hygienist in the examination and treatment of patients.
  • Provide patient education and instruction in proper oral hygiene techniques and diet.
  • Provide post?operative instructions as prescribed.
  • Dismiss patient following treatment and accompany them to the front desk after dentist or hygienist completes the dental record.
  • Obtain diagnostic digital x?rays and perform dental prophylaxis, fluoride varnish, sealants, topical anesthesia, and sutures.
  • Assist dentist or hygienist in medical or dental emergencies.
  • Remove instruments after procedures and prepare them for sterilization.
  • Maintain autoclave processes and instrument inventory.
  • Keep operatories stocked, ordering supplies as needed.
  • Clean operatories and equipment in compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Clean suction lines and traps on a weekly basis and clean traps in the equipment room every other week.
  • Clean autoclaves and test sterilization monthly.
  • Pull trash from operatories twice weekly.
  • Assist with the school dental program and other school program activities.
  • Assist at the front desk: answer phones, schedule appointments, and receive payment.
  • Perform limited administrative functions involving treatment notes and charting.
  • Support front?office procedures when the Front Office Specialist is absent.
  • Attend staff meetings and participate in the Johnson Health Center QI program.
  • Attend mandatory OSHA infection?control seminars and follow all infection?control policies.
  • Operate office equipment and computers proficiently.
  • Communicate effectively with staff and patients.
  • Multi?task with varied and unrelated duties.
Qualifications
  • Completion of a high?school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two to five years of previous experience in a dental setting preferred.
  • Ability to work well with a team required.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office products and general computer usage.
  • Excellent organizational skills required.

This is an FLSA Non?Exempt position. This is an OSHA high?risk position. This is an ADA negotiable position.

EOE/M/F/V/D

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