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Summary:
Performs a variety of technical functions. Assists the dentist with all procedures, and meets the dental needs of patients. Actively participates in department performance improvements.
Responsibilities:
1. Assists the dentist with instrument passing. Prepares restorative material impressions for dentures. Prepares models to ensure effective high quality treatment is rendered.
2. Takes and develops x-rays. Accurately mounts & labels radiographs with patient's name & date after development.
3. Charts dentists instructions at chair-side to assist with developing treatment plans. Explains treatment plan, need for oral hygienic and post-operative instructions to patients to ensure patient understanding of plan at point of service.
4. Greets and seats patients. Verifies with patient that all information is correct & up to date.
5. Checks all sterilizers for proper operation.
6. Adheres to universal precaution policies. Always wears established protective gear when working. Thoroughly washes hands regularly throughout shift regardless of work assignment. Act appropriately in regard to radiation, health & saftey protocols.
7. Is fully familiar with operation of all department equipment and constantly follows safety standards established within the department. Notifies lead assistant immediately of any equipment malfunction.
8. Consistently notifies lead assistant of low level of products, outages can be avoided.
9. Uses reference resources in the department to answer questions or begin to solve problems/patient complaints. Documents patient complaints according to policy. Offers solutions or alternatives to ensure customer satisfaction.
10. Actively participates in department performance improvements.
11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other information:
Required:
Minimum Experience: one year
Radiation Health and Safety Certificate
Desired: Certified Dental Assistant, 3 - 5 years work experience.
Location: Danbury-70 Main St
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40.00
FTE: 1.000000
Work Schedule: Day 8
Work Shift: Variable shift Mondays 8am-5pm Tuesdays 8am-5pm Wednesdays 10am-5pm Thursdays 8am-5pm Fridays 8am-430pm
Org Unit: 135
Department: Dental Clinic
Exempt: No
Grade: U4
Salary Range:
$17.0667 - $32.4693 Hourly
Education:
Essential:
* HS Graduate or Equivalent
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.
* Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
* Some manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Some occupational risk
EOE, including disability/vets.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
Full Time
$43k-52k (estimate)
04/29/2024
05/12/2024
danburyvisitingnurse.com
Danbury, CT
<25
Hospital
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