Part Time Dental Assistant 1 Job Abilene area,Texas USA,Dental / Dentistry

Job Details

Job Title:

Dental Assistant

Job Code: 1502

Reports to (Title):
Practice Manager, Doctor

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Matrix to:
Regional Development Officer

Revised Date: 5.13.2017

Job Summary

Assists dentists, set up equipment, prepare patients for treatment, and keep records.

Essential Functions

The following is a summary of the essential functions for this position. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below, and specific job functions may change periodically.

Personally contribute to a culture that delivers an exceptional patient experience for every patient, every time.

Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education, quality, and treatment. Assists dentists and hygienists in quality diagnosis through x-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed.

Helps ensure efficient and profitable operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, utilizing supplies cost-effectively, and posting patient charges accurately.

Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control.

Completes all clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing patients.

Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access, suctioning, and passing instruments.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Promotes a "team first" attitude by demonstrating positive and caring relationships and communication with coworkers.

Basic Education, Training, and Experience Required Required

High school diploma or equivalent
CPR Card, X-ray techniques, X-ray certification
Clerical experience

Preferred

Associate or Bachelor's Degree
DANB, OSHA, Coronal polishing
1-3 years of experience
Open dental, digital x-ray, ultrasonic, sterilizer, autoclave, model trimmer

Physical Requirements /Workplace Conditions

Check the box that most appropriately describes the requirements for the position. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet these requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Max # of Pounds | Never | Occasionally (1% - 33%) | Frequently (34% - 66%) | Continuously (67% - 100%)
Lifting | X
Carrying | X
Pushing | X
Pulling | X
Walking | N/A | X
Sitting | X
Elevated Work | N/A | X
Balance | N/A | X
Crawling | N/A | X
Crouching | N/A | X
Kneeling | N/A | X
Half-Kneeling | N/A | X
Stair Climbing | N/A | X
Step Ladder | N/A | X
Climbing | N/A | X
Bio-Hazardous Materials Exposure (blood borne pathogens) | N/A | X
Hazardous Materials Exposure (chemical) | N/A | X
Latex Exposure | N/A | X
Non-Climate controlled environmental exposure | N/A | X
Vision Requirements | Near (20 in. or less) | N/A | X
Far (20 ft. or more) | X
Color Vision Required | Yes/No | No