Dental Assistant II-Baseline
Mountain Park Health Center · Phoenix, AZ · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Essential Functions
- Assists dental provider and hygienists in the delivery of dental related services.
- Performs routine radiographic imaging as required by the AZ Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Certificate.
- Performs child/adult prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, and dental sealants as required by the Arizona Coronal Polishing (CP) Certificate.
- Provides historical reference by accurately and efficiently recording treatment, accurately coding charges for services, preparing treatment plans on dental charts, and entering progress notes/treatment plans in patient’s file.
- Provides information to patients by relaying information, instructions, directions and/or consent, to patients, parents, or guardian, regarding treatment, at the direction of the dentists and hygienists.
- Instructs patients and parents in oral hygiene and accurately communicates treatment plans and fees to patients.
- Prepares and maintains all dental trays and instruments.
- Completes the Instrument Processing: Level 2 Competency.
- Inkeeps the sterilization/cleanliness and inventory of dental equipment.
- Picks up, delivers, and communicates regarding the status of dental laboratory cases.
- Collaborates with dental back office and front office team members to ensure quality patient care.
Position Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Dental Assistant Certificate.
- AZ Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Certificate.
- AZ Coronal Polishing (CP) Certificate.
- Current CPR Certification.