Dental Assistant

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Knowledge of procedures for receiving, routing, scheduling and releasing patients.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• Knowledge of procedures for tracking and processing digital radiographs.
• Knowledge of basic dental instruments and materials in manipulating suctioning and retraction apparatus in patient's mouth while assisting dentist.
• (Utilize the practice of four handed dentistry)
• Skill and dexterity in placing and manipulating motor driven instruments to perform intraoral prophylaxis procedures.
• Responsible for registration of patients, updating insurance and other information.
• Make appointments in coordination with school linked dentist.
• Collect fees and close out the day.
• Assists in oral exams, works with special needs families, reviews HIPAA consent forms with patients.
• Sets up dental equipment, coordinates with school nurses and staff regarding setup and student schedule.
• Conducts cleanings (prophy) and administer fluoride treatment.
• Use proper isolation techniques to place dental sealants.
• Ability to clearly articulate and demonstrate oral hygiene instructions and post operative dental instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dental assistant certification