Dental Assistant Job Bethlehem area,Pennsylvania USA,Dental / Dentistry

Position: Dental Assistant (62617)

Job Location:

Water Street - Lancaster, PA 17603

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the dentists with providing dental care to the patients of Union Community Care (UCC) and is also responsible for maintaining the dental equipment, supplies, clinical area and ensuring OSHA compliance.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES

Welcomes and prepares patient to be treated by the dentist

Helps patient to feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment

Takes any prescribed radiographs (x-rays) for the dentists

Reviews and updates health and dental histories with the patient

Takes patient’s blood pressure

When necessary, makes notes in the dental chart (i.e. chief complaint and blood pressure readings)

Prepares operatory for procedure to be performed

Assists dentist in performing four-handed dentistry following established Policies and Protocols for each individual procedure

Following the dental procedure, gives any necessary post-op instructions or home care instructions

Completes the patient visit by taking them to the check-out desk

After every visit removes all disposable barriers and instruments

Uses proper pre-cleaning and disinfecting procedures to disinfectant all surfaces and supplies

Replaces all barriers in operatory and sets up instruments for the next patient

Maintains dental equipment and informs Dental PM about any necessary equipment repairs

Ensures that dental supplies are stocked in proper areas (i.e. operatory and lab)

Cleans and sterilizes dental equipment after every patient visit

Maintains sterilization equipment

Stocks and pulls tags for the dental order; gives supply tags to the Dental PM

Maintains dental radiograph sensors and machine

Pours impressions

Tracks dental laboratory cases and contacts dental labs as needed for pick-up or other communications

Participates in any meetings, seminars, or training sessions as directed

Assists as an interpreter for dental providers as needed

Assists front desk in times of under-staffing

Performs other work-related duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Pennsylvania Dental Radiology Certification; recertified every four (4) years
CPR Certified; recertified every two (2) years
Child Abuse Clearance; re-checked every two (2) years
Attends fraud, waste, abuse and cultural competency classes every year
Knowledge and familiarity with dental and medical terminology
Knowledge and use of dental software
English proficiency required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-25 are considered essential functions of the job.

ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

This position is required to participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.

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