What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at North Side Christian Health Center?
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES-
- Performs four-handed chair-side assistance to treating dentist under direct supervision
- Performs dental radiography-intra-oral and panoramic images
- Performs dental laboratory work-models, trays, temporaries for bridgework and crowns
- Performs sterilization and disinfection of dental instruments and equipment
- Prepares procedural trays / armamentaria set-ups
- Reviews and records patient medical histories for dentist's reference
- Takes and records patient's blood pressure
- Makes patient feel comfortable before and during treatment
- Completes thorough and timely clinical documentation in EMR
- Completes laboratory authorization forms and maintains record of dental laboratory cases
- Mixes dental materials
- Places and removes retraction cord
- Takes preliminary impressions
- Applies topical anesthetic in area of injection site
- Places post-extraction dressings
- Provides pre- and post- operative instruction for patients
- Performs routine maintenance of dental equipment
- Consistently practices universal precautions
- Orders dental supplies and materials
- Manages the appropriate disposal and removal of waste in dental clinic
- Recognizes and responds to basic medical emergencies
- Participate in dental huddle meetings to communicate and coordinate patient needs with the entire care team
- Communicates treatment recommendations with dental front desk
- Provides back-up for dental co-workers when needed
- Performs all other related duties as assigned by Chief Dental Officer or Dentist(s)
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