Dental Assistant Job at Vermont Staffing in Richford

Dental Assistant-Traditional

The Dental Assistant performs clinical and sterilization duties according to OSHA standards to support dental providers in the delivery of services to the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greets patients and visitors.
• Verifies chart accuracy and records treatment information in patient records.
• Takes and records medical and dental histories and sometimes vital signs of patients.
• Assists the dentist in all dental procedures.
• Takes x-rays and impressions under supervision of a dentist.
• Tracks all dental laboratory cases (sends out and verifies return).
• Orders and stocks supplies and stocks rooms as needed.
• Monitors dosimeter badges (radiation).
• Maintains infection controls.
• Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Reviews daily schedule and sets up trays accordingly.
• Sets up operatories.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and instruments.
• Conducts spore test on autoclave.
• Cross trains for receptionist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Coordination to handle dental instruments.
• Social perceptiveness to be aware of and understand patient reactions.
• Knowledge of dental clinic procedures.
• Working knowledge of taking diagnostic dental radiographs.
• Equipment selection skills.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and sterilization techniques.
• Time management skills.
• Thorough computer skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

One year in a dental clinic or healthcare setting preferred

Certificate/License:

Current Vermont licensure with radiology certificate preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required or ability to obtain certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear. The incumbent frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The incumbent is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and lean over patients. The incumbent is occasionally required to sit. The incumbent is rarely required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vis