Dental Assistant

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**)

• Provide oral hygiene dental treatment and oral hygiene care and education in accordance with guidelines approved, issued, and regulated by the state in which they work.
• Apply fluoride and protective sealants. Removal of calculus, stain and plaque from above and below the gum line.
• Provide nutritional counseling and self-care programs to prevent disease.
• Record and review patient medical histories.
• Uphold office policy including HIPAA & OSHA.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Order and keep track of inventory as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job operates in a medical/clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, x-rays, and phones.

This job operates in a well-lighted, sterile environment. Employees must wear gloves, masks, protective eye wear, and clothing to protect themselves and their patients from infectious disease.

The employee frequently is required to talk and hear; stand and/or sit for long periods of time; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to blood and blood-borne pathogens and/or physical risks, which will require OSHA training.

Organizes and expresses ideas clearly. Uses appropriate and efficient methods for conveying information. Provides timely, accurate information so that others can make appropriate decisions.

Keeps customer/patient in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer/patient concerns and needs. Assists co-workers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer/patient satisfaction.

Ability to draw on knowledge that ethical and professional guidance represents a set of principles that need to be interpreted and applied to unique clinical situations.

Ability to use time, energy and resources effectively to meet deadlines, work independently, plan for future projects and achieve goals.

Ensuring that decisions are made based on policies, rules and organizational directives and solving the emerging problems. Analyze the opportunities and risk of each potential solution.

Ensures that work is complete and accurate.

Ability to plan and control how you spend the hours in your day to effectively accomplish your goals.

Understands the importance of a fair and transparent approach in everything by adopting the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior in all business processes and transactions.