What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Caring Health Center, Inc.?
Dental Assistant Job Category: Patient Services Requisition Number:
DENTA001049 Full-Time On-site Springfield, MA Principle Responsibilities
and Duties: Assists dentist during examination and treatment of
patients. Prepares patients for dental procedures, sterilizes and
disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials,
and assists dentists during dental procedures. Takes and records medical
and dental histories and vital signs of patients. Pours and trims study
casts. Cleans and polishes removable appliances. Assists the dentist in
the management of medical and dental emergencies. Prepares dental supply
orders as necessary anticipating the needs of the clinic. Knowledgeable
of dental office clinical equipment and individual maintenance/cleaning
schedules for such equipment (autoclave, period-pro, various low and
high-speed handpieces, etc.). Keeps equipment service records on
clinical dental equipment. Provides post-operative instructions
prescribed by the dentist. Records treatment information in patient
records as directed by the dentist. May be called on to help at the
front desk with scanning, confirming appointments, scheduling
appointments, preparing bills and receiving payments for dental
services, completing insurance forms, and maintaining clerical records,
manually or using a computer. Actively participates in staff meetings.
Works as part of a team Perform tasks as asked by the Dental Practice
Manager to ensure that the Clinic is operating efficiently. In addition
to the above, the Certified Dental Assistant may perform the following:
Oral prophylaxis Instruct patient in oral hygiene Application of
sealants Application of fluoride Expose dental diagnostic x-rays Make
preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for
mounting study casts Application of matrix bands Etching and bonding of
tooth surfaces Fabrication of temporary restorations. This position also
requires the ability to use a computer, work at a computer workstation,
view a CRT, and have some knowledge of a keyboard. From time to time,
this position requires the ability to work long and arduous hours.
Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Required Massachusetts DA
License
DENTA001049 Full-Time On-site Springfield, MA Principle Responsibilities
and Duties: Assists dentist during examination and treatment of
patients. Prepares patients for dental procedures, sterilizes and
disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials,
and assists dentists during dental procedures. Takes and records medical
and dental histories and vital signs of patients. Pours and trims study
casts. Cleans and polishes removable appliances. Assists the dentist in
the management of medical and dental emergencies. Prepares dental supply
orders as necessary anticipating the needs of the clinic. Knowledgeable
of dental office clinical equipment and individual maintenance/cleaning
schedules for such equipment (autoclave, period-pro, various low and
high-speed handpieces, etc.). Keeps equipment service records on
clinical dental equipment. Provides post-operative instructions
prescribed by the dentist. Records treatment information in patient
records as directed by the dentist. May be called on to help at the
front desk with scanning, confirming appointments, scheduling
appointments, preparing bills and receiving payments for dental
services, completing insurance forms, and maintaining clerical records,
manually or using a computer. Actively participates in staff meetings.
Works as part of a team Perform tasks as asked by the Dental Practice
Manager to ensure that the Clinic is operating efficiently. In addition
to the above, the Certified Dental Assistant may perform the following:
Oral prophylaxis Instruct patient in oral hygiene Application of
sealants Application of fluoride Expose dental diagnostic x-rays Make
preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for
mounting study casts Application of matrix bands Etching and bonding of
tooth surfaces Fabrication of temporary restorations. This position also
requires the ability to use a computer, work at a computer workstation,
view a CRT, and have some knowledge of a keyboard. From time to time,
this position requires the ability to work long and arduous hours.
Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Required Massachusetts DA
License