Under the general and direct supervision of the dentist, assists during the examination and treatment of patients. Dentist has functional responsibility for Dental Assistant Non-Exempt
Essential Duties Major responsibilities: - Demonstrate working knowledge of implant procedures including instruments, equipment, etc.
- Set up and assist for Invisalign procedures
- Set up and assist for implant restoration procedures
- Set up and assist for implant surgery procedures
- Set up and assist for advanced oral surgery procedures (bone grafting, sinus lifting)
- Assist with Cerec Crown design
- Maintain Cerec Crown equipment
- Perform polishing of Cerec Crown
- Expose CBCT images
- Train new employees, student interns and dental assistant apprentices.
- Prepare patient and operatory for dental treatment.
- Review and enter patient medical history into electronic dental record.
- Take blood pressure and pulse as required.
- Remain with assigned provider for duration of procedures.
- Remain with patient in operatory.
- Maintain dental instruments, materials and medications in the quantities to be used for general and specialized scheduled treatment.
- Maintain organization of instruments/supplies/treatment rooms.
- Follow infection control protocols and procedures.
- Take radiographs (must be State Certified see below).
- Keep oral operating field clean during dental procedures.
- Prepare restorative materials and dental cements.
- Prepare impression materials, take, and pour up dental impressions as required.
- Prepare and sterilize instruments following procedures.
- Operate equipment safely including autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, vibrator, stone trimmer, etc.
- Prepare work to be sent to dental laboratories.
- Perform routine maintenance described as follows: cleaning sterilizers, lubricate equipment, replace expendable parts, clean
- operatories and any other routine maintenance duties as assigned.
- Help patients with understanding appointments, payments, etc. when required.
- Assist provider with entering billing codes before dismissing a patient.
- Assist provider with end of day tasks including printing and checking of the day sheet.
- Scan documents into computer as required.
- Work as part of a team and help other assistants and dentists as needed.
- Work in other sites including Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner and ACTION as needed
- Communicate effectively with other staff and patients in a respectful manner.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center mission.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
- Demonstrate understanding and follow guidelines set forth in the CHC Employee Handbook.
- Demonstrate understanding and follow guidelines set forth in the Dental Department Policies and Procedures • Provide other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: - High school diploma required. Additional training that leads to a basic knowledge of dental terminology and dental service procedures preferred.
- Three year's experience in a dental office preferred.
- DANB CDA or equivalent experience preferred
- MA Dental Assisting License
- Radiology Certificate
- CPR Certified
- Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English.
- Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding office environment
Competencies: Individual departments will develop competencies which will be communicated and maintained through CHC's performance evaluation system. Includes but not limited to:
- Expose a CBCT
- Invisalign
- Implant restoration
- Implant surgery
- Advanced oral surgery - bone grafting, sinus lift
- Cerec crown design
- Cerec crown polish
- Cerec machine maintenance
- New Employee Training
Supervision Exercised: None
Environmental Working Conditions: The environment is a normal office environment of a busy Community Health Center. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to saliva and blood-borne pathogens. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of radiation.
Physical and Mental Requirements: The physical and mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Normal visual acuity and standard clerical dexterity to operate computers, printers, photocopiers, and fax machines; moderate walking, standing, reaching, and stooping in order to accomplish everyday tasks required. Minor lifting is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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