Dental Assistant

Overview

CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.

JOB SUMMARY:

Position responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

• This is a full-time, 38 hours per week, 4 day work week.
• Must be able to work evenings and occasional weekends.
• Due to the nature of the job, this individual must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the client population.
• May be required to work at any CCAP location.

• Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
• Serves as dentist’s or dental hygienist’s chair-side assistant.
• Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentist’s or dental hygienist’s directions.
• Exposes and develops dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and laws in addition to Dental Department directive and protocol.
• Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulation and law and Dental Department directive and protocol.
• Maintains Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.
• Maintains all aspects of the Dental Department’s areas to follow the Dental Department directives and protocols in addition to the center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
• Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
• Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Dental Director, dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
• Pulls and files patient charts as required.
• Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department.
• Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and time permits.
• Ensures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directive and protocol.
• Ensures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, center policy in addition to the state and federal regulation(s).
• Performs all functions in full compliance with the CCAP’s and the Dental Department Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions.
• Participates in appropriate health promotion / disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
• Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Completion of accredited course in certified dental assisting, preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required
• Effective oral communication skills in Spanish, preferred
• X-Ray Certification
• Current BLS certification
• Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations
• Complete all required background checks

Full access to client's medical record and some access to financial/statistical material. Maintains client confidentiality at all levels of interaction in accordance with State and Federal Laws and CCAP…