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Affinia Healthcare Inc

Dental Assistant

Affinia Healthcare Inc, St Louis

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The Dental Assistant will perform a variety of technical duties to assist in the examination and treatment of patients: perform related duties involved in the care and maintenance of dental instruments, equipment and supplies.

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Education:

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  • Minimum High School graduate or equivalent.
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  • Graduate from a dental assistant school required.
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Experience: Requires two (2) years of experience as a dental assistant.

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Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

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  • Good oral and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
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  • Capable of performing in an environment with numerous interruptions.
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  • Ability to operate a computer.
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  • Knowledge and understanding of dental procedures, terminology and techniques.
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License(s)/Certification(s) Required: CPR; Nitrous Oxide Certified

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Essential Functions:

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  • Prepares patient, sterilizes, disinfects, and logs instruments.
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  • Sets up instrument trays, prepares dental materials.
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  • Assists in the dental treatment of patients to include seating patients, providing dentist with instruments and equipment, charting examinations and treatment results on patient record.
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  • Assists dentist during dental procedures; prepares patient, obtains health history, vitals and consent forms.
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  • Handles impressions and model pour ups.
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  • Expose radiographs and develop.
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  • Monitors and records nitrous oxide treatment.
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  • Observes patient during procedures and alerts dentist to sudden changes in patient's condition; administer emergency procedure as required.
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  • Give post-op instructions.
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  • Records treatment information and scans documents in patient records.
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  • Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleanings, polishing, fluoride varnish and fluoride.
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  • Performs other duties as assigned.
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NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

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NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS