Dental Assistant

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

**MUST HAVE COVID19 VACCINE**

· 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 law as well as 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 Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as 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.

· Enters and maintains data in Dental EHR 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.

· Insures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directive and protocol.

· Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, center policy as well as state and federal regulation(s).

· Performs all functions in full compliance with the Center’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.

· Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives as directed by supervisor.

· Responsible for full personal compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and Center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures.

· Participation in the provision of clinical dental care, as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, workplace safety, public health, and confidentiality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Must have first series of Covid vaccine or willing to get vaccinated.

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Woodbine, GA 31569: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21