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Dental Assistant Job at Southeast Community Health Systems in Hammond

Southeast Community Health Systems, Hammond, LA, United States, 70403

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Job Summary:

The Dental Assistant III renders dental care to patients in a community health center setting. Tasks include assisting the dentist during examinations and treatment, cleanings, sterilizing, arranging instruments, and assisting dentist with x-rays. Works under supervision of the dentist and performs routine tasks according to standards, procedures and instructions. Also performs routine administrative and clerical tasks independently.

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Job Summary:

The Dental Assistant III renders dental care to patients in a community health center setting. Tasks include assisting the dentist during examinations and treatment, cleanings, sterilizing, arranging instruments, and assisting dentist with x-rays. Works under supervision of the dentist and performs routine tasks according to standards, procedures and instructions. Also performs routine administrative and clerical tasks independently.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Completes initial assessment of patient according to policy and procedure and documents appropriately.
  • Follows plan of care for each patient, including referrals.
  • Receives dentist orders, records and assures completion.
  • Assists dentist with exams and procedures and in use of highly specialized dental equipment.
  • Mixes and prepares solutions and materials for fillings, washes and sterilizes instruments and clean work area following treatment.
  • Charts information dictated by the dentist on the chart.
  • Perform routine dental laboratory work.
  • Orders dental and office supplies
  • Coordinates and prioritizes patient activities and maintain relationships with referral facilities.
  • Assists in keeping dental department productive and in compliance with all rules and regulations.
  • Assist department in keeping productive and in compliance with all rules.

Requirements

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED Certificate
  • Completion of accredited program in dental assisting
  • EDDA Certification preferred

Skills

  • Basic computer knowledge.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Entry level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Health Care Provider

  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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