Dental Assistant

Req Number 30735Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProvides chair-side assistance to Dentist during examination and treatment. Prepares and sterilizes dental instruments, equipments and supplies. Takes and develops x-rays. Maintains dental clinic in clean and orderly condition.Job ResponsibilityChecks dental chair and unit and turns on main compressor and suction switches at beginning of shift.Turns off all switches at end of shift.

Obtains patient medical record and guides patient to examination room.

Prepares patient for dental examination and treatment.

Seats patient comfortably in appropriate position for treatment.

Assists patient in removing dentures, eyeglasses, etc., and places same in safe place.

Secures a towel around patient's neck prior to dental examination.

Provides a wipe and directs patient to wiping of lipstick, when necessary.

References patient's medical record for treatment plan to determine appropriate instruments and materials required.

Prepares and places appropriate instruments and materials on dental tray.

Obtains patient blood pressure and records in medical record, as required.

Informs doctor of patient preparedness for examination.

Provides chair-side assistance to Dentist during examination and treatment:

Passes instruments, medicaments and filling materials to doctor, as required.

Handles evacuator, water and air syringe.

Assists patients with rinsing, as needed.

Takes and processes conventional and/or digital x-rays.

Performs duties at the completion of the dental treatment:

Assists patient in getting out of dental chair and exam room.

Ensures current treatment activities and any further treatment plans are documented in medical record and approved by dental resident and attending doctor.

Ensures encounter form is completed and provided to registration staff for processing.

Cleans exam room and prepares for next patient encounter.Places used instruments in appropriate cleaning solution in preparation for sterilization.

Cleans, sterilizes and stores instruments according to established policies and procedures.

May review and collect treatment fees from patient, and/or set up payment plans, as required

Performs related duties, as required.

ADA Essential FunctionsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Requires long periods of standing and/or sitting.

Job QualificationHigh School Diploma or equivalent, required. Completion of dental assistant program, preferred.

Licensed as a certified Dental Assistant in New York State, required.ORCurrent sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD), required. Must complete ten (10) hours of sterile processing continuing education credits annually (recertification credits can be applied to this total).

Minimum of one (1) year dental assistance experience, required.