• Explains procedures to be performed


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  Collects and records patient’s health history, takes and records vital signs 

  
  


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  Follows proper infection control protocols for the practice

  
  


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  Provides active chairside assistance - transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistry; anticipates the dentist’s needs

  
  


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  Manages the patient during dental procedures

  
  


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  At the conclusion of the procedure, assists patients, clears operatories of instruments and other materials; follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operatory for the next patient

  
  


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  Cleans and sterilizes all instruments; helps to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards

  
  


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  Proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with dental department directive, center policy as well as state and federal regulations

  
  


• Prepares, maintains and sterilizes dental instruments, supplies and equipment


• Performs, monitors and records all sterilization activities


• Maintains inventory/supplies and places orders


• Helps to manage patient flow in clinic


• Prepares dental materials—cements, amalgams, composites, impression materials, etc.


• Takes and prepares radiographs using conventional or digital technology and following proper radiation safety precautions


• Assists with dental charting as appropriate


• Assists in the prevention and management of dental emergencies


• Takes impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards and custom tray


• Performs laboratory procedures neatly and efficiently


• Pours models, properly trim models, polish dental prostheses, make vac-u-press forms


• Monitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains lab facility


• Monitors the flow of laboratory cases


• Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; maintains and properly sterilizes instruments


• Routinely cleans, disinfects and restocks operatories


• Scans reception room for patients and helps to manage patient flow


• Maintains and inventories dental supplies and re-orders as necessary; tracks and verifies invoices


• Performs miscellaneous duties within the Dental Program as assigned


• Excellent telephone skills. Makes and receives calls consistent with dental matters, clinic business and patient care.


• Patient registration, cancelation and re-scheduling of appointments, using EMR system

Valid DA license

Current CPR/AED certification

Valid X-ray certificate

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred