Dental Assistant

Full Time Norfolk, NE, US

A Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials. Performs dental services including taking X-rays, coronal polishing, taking and processing impressions, and patient education.

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• Welcomes patients and makes them feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatments.
• Prepares patients for the dental care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the dental chair; helps patients to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranges instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviews and/or records medical history; takes vital signs; and confirms purpose of the visit or treatment.
• Provides patient education on proper oral hygiene, post-operative instruction, or other information regarding care to patients or callers as directed by Dentist or Hygienist.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and results.
• Maintains clinic flow via room turn‑around which includes sterilization, stocking, and cleaning.
• Provides assistance, support, and relief to other dental team members with clinical, administrative, clerical, or business duties.
• Assists in maintaining an efficient, safe, secure, ordering, and aseptic environment of care for all patients and employees.
• Taking and processing alginate impressions
• Assisting with the delivery of bleach trays and can review the proper use and care of the trays with the patient
• At the denture delivery appointment, placing the upper and lower dentures in the patient’s mouth, and reviewing home care
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties 1 through 9 are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed at the appropriate level. All other job duties are secondary functions.

• Can perform all duties listed above.
• Has obtained the appropriate certification to take radiographs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties 1 and 2 are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed at the appropriate level. All other job duties are secondary functions.

• Can performs all duties listed above.
• Has obtained the appropriate certification for coronal polishing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties 1 and 2 are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed at the appropriate level. All other job duties are secondary functions.

• Ability to efficiently carry out Midtown Health's Center mission statement and comply with its policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, and the public and to be able to demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance to HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to comply with all occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
• Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to address clinic's needs.
• Ability to interpret oral and written instructions and do appropriate follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Must have exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to constructively participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Ability to actively participate in marketing and outreach activities when requested and emergency response events when required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) verbal and written skills highly desired.
• Knowledge of current standard dental concepts, practices, procedures, and terminology.
• Must have knowledge and ability to practice in accordance with the Nebraska Dentistry Practice Act.
• Ability to organize files.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a CODA approved dental assisting course which provides training in dental radiography required for Dental Assistant with Radiograph Certification.
• Graduat…