Dental Assistant - PT

Job Details

Job Location: Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Location - Colorado Springs, CO 80909Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $19.00 - $21.85 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Health Care

POSITION SUMMARY: Dental assistant performs basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

 

MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence

 

COMPETENCIES:

• Technical Expertise
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Results Oriented
• Personal Credibility
• Quality Focus
• People Focus
• Flexibility

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Set up dental exam tables with instruments, equipment, and material needed.
• Under direct dental supervision may perform intraoral and extraoral tasks and procedures necessary for the fabrication of dentures to include:
  • Jaw relation records and determination of vertical dimensions
  • Tooth selection
  • A preliminary try-in of the wax-up trial denture prior to and subject to a try-in and approval in writing of the wax-up trial denture by the licensed dentist
  • Denture adjustments that involve the periphery, occlusal, or tissue-bearing surfaces of the denture prior to the final examination of the denture
• Sterilize instruments according to health and safety regulations.
• Under indirect Supervision may perform:
  • Gathering and assembling information including, but not limited to, fact-finding and patient history, oral inspection, and dental and periodontal charting
  • Smoothing and polishing natural and restored tooth surfaces
  • Provision of preventive measures including the application of fluorides and other recognized topical agents for the prevention of oral disease
  • Administering topical anesthetic to a patient in the course of providing dental care
  • Repairing and relining of dentures pursuant to a dental laboratory work order signed by a licensed dentist
  • Any other task or procedure that does not require the professional skill of a licensed dentist
• Assist dentist during cleanings and fillings
  • Hold dental instruments like suction tubs and mirrors while Dentist works.
• Administrative duties (i.e. scheduling participants, charting)
• May assist dentist with local anesthesia, analgesia and minimal sedation if needed
• Keep dental room clean and stocked.
• Other duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL (CORE RATING FACTORS):

• Demonstrates support of the Company’s Mission, Vision and Core Values
• Provides Exceptional Customer Service
• Ensures discretion with confidential information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Supports a collaborative work environment including courteous, helpful and professional behavior
• Embraces Organizational Excellence through practicing individual time management, efficiency and effectiveness and participating in continuous improvement efforts
• Adheres to and supports all Company policies and procedures
• Supports and practices safe work habits in accordance with policies and procedures
• Brings ideas, problems and concerns forward and participates in resolution and implementation
• Participates in and completes regulatory compliance trainings within the prescribed deadlines
• Attends required meetings
• Maintains skills and knowledge required including written and verbal communication, best practices for industry standards, and computer competency

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High school or equivalent preferred
• Successfully complete minimum safety, education and training for operating machine sources of ionizing radiation and administering such radiation to patients. Education