What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Therapy Assistant position at Spectrum Healthcare Resources?
Job Description
Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources is a leading provider of healthcare services, and we are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Dental Therapy Assistant to join our team in Fort Moore, GA. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality dental care and are looking to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment, we want to hear from you.
Hours of Performance:
The performance hours of the MTF are as follows: In general, all Dental Clinics are open between the hours of 0600-1700, Monday-Friday. Routine Clinic hours may vary by location. The services provided under this contract shall be on a 40-hour per week basis.
Responsibilities:
- Dental Therapy Assistants shall perform essentially the same duties as those required of any government civil service Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) of similar experience and in similar duty assignments.
- Additional services may also include chairside dental assisting, Radiology, or sterilization.
- They may be occasionally needed for patient scheduling or records review but may not work routinely as a medical clerk or receptionist.
- Performs Expanded Function Dental Assistant duties in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment.
- Restores teeth prepared by dentist with permanent or temporary fillings.
- Applies rubber dam, including cleansing and drying operative field.
- Irrigates tooth, applies prescribed medications, and closes tooth with temporary filling.
- Takes preliminary impressions for study models.
- Retracts gingiva from tooth for final impressions.
- Assists in surgical treatment.
- Instructs patient in preventive dental care measures. Applies agents prescribed by dentists.
- Performs oral prophylaxis and provide therapeutic cares.
- Performs supra-gingival stain and calculus removal and scales teeth.
- Applies prescribed medication.
- Operates dental x-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs.
- Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.
- Aids in the training of trainee dental assistants and/or dental assistant students.
- Observes and advises trainees and students as they perform these duties.
Location : Location
US-GA-ColumbusRecruiter : Full Name: First Last
Luis GonzalezDirect phone number
314-744-4157Recruiter : Email
Luis_Gonzalez@spectrumhealth.comRemote / Work from home available?
No