DENTAL ASSISTANT 3 - 07142026-78996

Qualifications

• Possession of current registration as a dental assistant in the State of Tennessee with Dental Radiology Certification, Coronal Polishing Certification, Nitrous Oxide Certification, and Sealant Application Certification.
• Necessary Special Qualifications: Depending upon where the position is located, additional certifications in the following areas may be required upon employment: Restorative Certification, Prosthetic Certification, Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and operatories for dental procedures; performs four handed chair side assisting; and provides appropriate post treatment care and education for patients.
• Performs coronal polishing and sealant placement for patients.
• Makes sure nitrous oxide levels are monitored and terminated, and detects changes in patient status during and after medication administration to ensure patient safety.
• Schedules appointments, answers telephone, and organizes daily schedule.
• Reviews medical history; records patient dental conditions and treatments; and maintains chart, records and reports.
• Maintains appropriate inventory for dental service delivery.
• Exposes and prepares x-rays for review.
• Maintains compliance with infection control and safety guidelines.
• Compiles information from patients, parents, guardians and family members in regards to patients' health and dental needs.
• Compiles information from community resources concerning school transport programs and school-based referrals.
• Communicates with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.
• Guides dental students in learning the proper use of various dental equipment as necessary.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and Tennessee Department of Health guidelines; inspects materials to ensure compliance with expiration dates; and maintains current dental license and certification.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Decision Quality: Manages Complexity, Communicates Effectively, Manages Conflict, Plans and Aligns Knowledge, Dental Practices & Procedures, Customer and Personal Service, Clerical Skills.
• Active Learning and Listening, Service Orientation, Judgment and Decision Making, Speaking, Operation and Control Abilities: Deductive Reasoning, Problem Sensitivity, Control Precision, Multilimb Coordination, Visual Color Discrimination.

Tools & Equipment

• All Office Equipment (computer, fax, copier, scanner, telephone, calculator, etc.).
• Sterilization Equipment (Autoclave).
• Dental Instrumentation.
• Dental Hand Pieces and Accessories.
• Standard Dental Equipment.