Dental Assistant

About the role

The Dental Assistant at David Raines Community Health Centers assists the dentist in all dental procedures and adheres to OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assists the dentist in all dental procedures.
• Completes Time Out/Intake (blood pressure, pulse, pain scale, chief complaint) on all patients.
• Breaks down and sets up operations.
• Properly sterilizes operatories and equipment between patients.
• Takes X-rays; develops X-rays; mounts X-rays.
• Keeps the operatories well stocked with supplies. Orders supplies as necessary.
• Stores and keeps track of all dental laboratory cases.
• Fills out and tracks Medicaid/insurance pre-authorizations.
• Maintains the upkeep of dental equipment on a weekly basis.
• Tests the autoclaves on a weekly basis.
• Assists in laboratory duties.
• Makes sure patient is properly draped and ready for procedure.
• Wears proper protective equipment during procedures, including gloves, gown, and mask.
• Reports any equipment repair that is needed to the supervisor.
• Prepares for and acts appropriately to medical emergencies in the dental office.
• Must be available to rotate on occasion, as may be necessary, to other DRCHC sites (Bossier, Gilliam, Haynesville, Minden, or Shreveport).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Xray certification per State Dental Board of Louisiana.
• Certificate of graduation from a dental assistant training program and/or minimum of 1 year experience as full-time dental assistant.
• Experience with electronic dental records preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Xray certification per State Dental Board of Louisiana.
• Certificate of graduation from a dental assistant training program and/or minimum of 1 year experience as full-time dental assistant.
• Experience with electronic dental records preferred.

Skills

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Benefits

11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, and loan repayment eligibility options.

Pay

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Schedule

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