Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Dental Assistant position responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and dental

hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the

center. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and

inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

Position would work from our Mount Ayr and Leon locations. Travel to other locations as needed.

Essential Functions :

• Practices exceptional customer service to all
• Supports the mission, vison, and values of Infinity Health
• 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 hygienists’ chair-side assistant.
• Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and

the dentist’s or dental hygienists’ directions.

law as well as Dental Department directives and protocols.

accordance with state regulation and law and Dental Department directives and

protocols.

directions and Dental Department policies and protocols.

directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to

infection control, exposure control and safety issues.

shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.

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.

matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department.

appropriate and time permits, including prior authorizations, etc.

in accordance with Dental Department directive and protocol.

materials in accordance with Dental Department directives, center policies as well as state and federal regulation(s).

Department Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of

Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions.

on-site and off-site as required.

achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.

and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures including but not limited

to the participation of a Dental Assistant 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.

Qualifications :

1. High school diploma or GED certificate.

2. Completion of accredited course in dental assisting preferred.

3. Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.

4. Registered / Certified Dental Assistant