Blue Ridge Medical Center is hiring: Dental Assistant in Arrington

Overview

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The Dental Assistant is a key member of the dental department and is responsible for assisting the professional dental staff with oral health services provided and providing support to the dental front office. Performs four-handed dentistry and preventive procedures such as dental prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, dental x-rays, dental education, screening and dental sealants. Delivers quality and compassionate care to every patient and interacts with staff and patients in an efficient, courteous and effective manner. These functions are to be performed in accordance with the Blue Ridge Medical and Dental Center policies and procedures, and in consideration of applicable state and federal regulations including, but not limited to, JCAHO, CLIA, HRSA and OSHA. Performs other duties as assigned by the Patient Access Dental Manager. Demonstrates sincere dedication and loyalty to the mission, vision and core values of BRMC/BRDC.

• Builds rapport with patients to ensure a pleasant experience before, during, and after dental treatment.
• Demonstrates a positive chair-side manner and maintains efficient patient flow as directed by the Patient Access Dental Manager.
• Educates patients with oral hygiene instructions and provides educational materials as appropriate to the care delivered.
• Verifies patient medical history, medications, allergies, and chief complaint; reviews medical and social history to include dental and oral hygiene issues prior to treatment. Records information in eClinicalWorks (eCW).
• Obtains blood pressure and pulse for patients age 18 and older. Obtains body weight for pediatric patients. Documents all results in electronic health records.
• Performs sterilization of dental instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with policy and CDC standards. Maintains competence in the use of clinical instruments, technologies, machinery, and equipment.
• Practices infection control procedures according to OSHA guidelines.
• Performs operatory setup as instructed or as anticipated for dental procedures.
• Assists professional dental staff in surgical and general dentistry procedures. Obtains dental x-rays as instructed. Demonstrates anticipatory knowledge and awareness.
• Documents patient information, treatment plan, procedures, and progress notes in Open Dental as dictated by the dental provider.
• Obtains impressions of patient teeth for casts, prepares materials, pours, trims and polishes impressions and casts, fabricates custom tray impressions, and applies pit and fissure sealants.
• Assists with suctioning, holding retractors, cutting sutures, and other clinical skills during surgical procedures.
• Capable of, and willing to, working the front desk if needed. Cross-trained to perform the essential duties of the Dental Front Office Clerk position.
• Demonstrates understanding and applies working knowledge of safety policies. Safely performs all duties and follows protective protocols to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
• Attends staff meetings and other training workshops as assigned.

Qualifications

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Note: This listing focuses on the Dental Assistant role at Blue Ridge Medical Center and does not include external job postings or unrelated notices.