Oak Orchard Health Center is hiring: Dental Assistant in Town of Warsaw

Overview

Dental Assistant role at Oak Orchard Health Center.

Position Summary

Assists dentists and dental hygienists in providing oral care to patients. Assists in general operation, maintenance of inventory, and housekeeping as it pertains to infection and exposure control.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and inquiries about patient needs; informs provider of patient status including medical history, presenting complaints and concerns; dismisses patient when provider has completed treatment.
• Under the direction of the Dentist, pours models, trims study models and box impressions with wax; assists in oral surgery, preventative, and restorative dentistry; assists at chair side by setting up appropriate trays and materials, preparing operatory, informing provider of patient status, utilizing four-handed assisting technique, preparing and processing dental materials, and completing simple dental repairs.
• Takes radiographs per order/protocol; mounts radiographs in computer prints using digital technology; maintains radiograph supplies; records radiographs appropriately in patient electronic records.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality; determines appropriateness of releasing professional information using established guidelines; utilizes appropriate dental terms and abbreviations; reviews health history; takes appropriate vital signs at every visit; takes dental/periodontal dictation as needed; documents patient complaints and radiographs taken; enters information into EHR; completes appropriate consent forms for dentist to sign.
• Attends annual in-service program on hazardous substances and infection control; handles hazardous substances and infectious waste properly; adheres to universal precautions and exposure control protocols; wears appropriate PPE; handles sharps safely; cleans and sterilizes equipment per infection control/sterilization policies and manufacturer instructions; maintains CPR certification as current.
• Maintains and cleans operatories between patients; manages inventory and supplies; logs autoclave, refrigerator, and other relevant equipment; cleans and lubricates hand pieces; disposes of burs according to procedure; turns equipment on and off at start/end of day; ensures a safe, clean, and orderly work area.
• Communicates effectively with patients, dental team, administrative staff, and other departments; participates in group problem solving; attends departmental and organizational meetings; participates in quality assurance and continuous improvement activities; accommodates reasonable requests from management.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Willingness to provide exceptional care
• Basic computer literacy

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior dental experience preferred
• Completion of a recognized dental assisting program preferred

Job Details

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