DENTAL ASSISTANT - ORAL HEALTH

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this job posting is ONLY for Agency Contract Workers who are currently working at CCH. You will be eligible for the position, location, department, and shift in which you are currently placed. Please note that external applicants or individuals not currently under contract at CCH are not eligible for this opportunity. By applying, you acknowledge that your application will be considered solely based on your current contract placement at CCH.

JOB TITLE - Dental Assistant

LOCATION: CURRENT LOCATION BEING WORKED AS AGENCY STAFF/CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE

Job Summary UNION - SEIU 73

Under the supervision of a dentist, the Dental Assistant implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching. Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting; takes patient vital signs as required. Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients. Performs patient triage and initiates patient care as appropriate for walk-in patients. Assists in preparation of patient care areas, and discharge process, as required; prepares reports and assists as required with patient reception.



Typical Duties

• Obtains patients chart from receptionist.
• Checks for vacant operatory and make sure that it has been properly cleaned. Greet patient in waiting area and escort to vacant operatory or room. Read patient chart and set-up instrument accordingly. Place x-rays on viewer and patient chart in proper place for doctor to review.
• Drape towel on patient and prepare operative table for procedure (sterility must be maintained). Explain procedure and precaution patient must follow after procedure is performed.
• Assist during surgical procedure-using sterile technique at all times. Deliver and receive instruments as Doctor needs. Maintain visible field for operation, by controlling the light, suction, air and water.
• Be able to anticipate the duty before doctor ask. Prepare dental material and dressing to be delivered.
• Go over or reinforce instructions with patient before dismissal. Give written post-operative instructions and review them with patient to make sure that he or she understands.
• Provide patient with additional interoral dressing or (gauze). When procedure is finished, check appointment slip and direct to receptionist.
• Clearing and sterilization of instruments. Remove contaminated instruments from surgical table and put on clearing ledge.
• Wipe surgical table and light handle with Q-cide disinfect. Clean instruments of debris and prepare for central supply sterilization. Upon completion of sterilization for central supply, check operatory for debris and prepare instruments for next patient.
• Upon completion of all procedures and patient for the day, replenish all rooms with supplies and instruments.
• Report to Supervisor all malfunctioning handpieces and lack of supplies within the dental area.
• Performs Serum Accu-checks.
• Taking of radiographs for Oral Surgery and in hospital patients
• Assisting Orthodontist
• Complete packets for GA Clinic Appointments

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent (Must provide proof at time of interview)
• Completed an accredited dental assisting program by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and one (1) year of clinical dental assisting experience in a dental clinic or hospital setting --OR-- three (3) years of clinical dental assisting experience in a dental clinic or hospital setting (Must provide proof at time of interview)
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Must provide proof at time of interview)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in coronal polishing and dental sealant, preferred
• Certified by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), preferred
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of standard dental procedures, terms, instruments, supplies, and equipment; of sterilization and sterile e