Dental Assistant (Blue Springs, MO)

Position Summary

Assist Hygienist, set up equipment, prepare patient for hygiene treatment and keep records.

Essential Functions

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist/hygienist during dental procedures.

• Record treatment information in patient records.

• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.

Is responsible for x-ray sensor care and guidelines. 

• Coronal polish all surfaces of the teeth efficiently to assist the Hygienist during the patient’s preventative and/or periodontal visit.

• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.

• Assist Hygienist in management of medical or dental emergencies. 

• Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Hygienist.

• Make post-operative calls to patients.

• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs. 

• Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory for Hygiene department.

• Schedule appointments, make any necessary calls to maintain a full hygiene schedule.

Follow up with patient on any missed appointments and reschedule accordingly.

• Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.

• Placement of sealants as prescribed by Dentist.

• Position may be required to relocate to other Dental Depot clinics either permanently or on a short term basis due to office needs, on an as needed basis at the discretion of Management.

• Complies with: Dental Depot policies and procedures; OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and HIPAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

• This position may complete other Administrative and Maintenance tasks as assigned by Management.

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Skills & Abilities

Education: Completion of Dental Assisting Program or minimum one year experience as a Dental Assistant.

Experience: Completion of Dental Assisting Program or minimum one year experience as a Dental Assistant.

Certifications & Licenses: Current Dental Assisting Permit Required.

Current CPR Certification Required.

X-Ray Certification is required to serve chairside.

Computer Skills: Efficiently operates assigned computer software and other equipment, including Eaglesoft and Microsoft Office Suite.

Other Requirements: Must have a valid driver's license, proof of valid vehicle insurance and must have annual Motor Vehicle Record Check, as a condition of employment if employee operates any Company owned vehicles or drives their own personal vehicle for Company business purposes.

Understands HIPAA to ensure patient privacy.

Clear understanding of sterilization system and infection control.

Always use protective personal equipment according to State of Oklahoma and Federal guidelines.

Knowledgeable of CDT codes and passed the Dental Depot CDT test within 20 days of employment.

Working knowledge of the following procedures: Amalgam and composite fillings, extractions, start and finish root canal, crown prep, impression and temporary crown fabrication, alginate and System 1 and 2 impressions, adjusting and crown delivery, pulpotomy and stainless steel crown, prophylaxis, wax try in, adjusting and delivery flexible and cast metal partials, adjusting and delivering dentures.

Must have signed the Hepatitis B Vaccination Form declining or accepting the vaccination within 30 days of Employment.

Position Qualifications

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

 • Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.

• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

 • Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

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