Dental Assistant FT

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Regular full time, 40 hours weekly, M-F 8-4:30

General Summary

Provide quality care and services to patients by assisting the dentist and other staff in a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties.

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL& HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT

To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure all patient records and related documents are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistent with all HIPAA and related regulations and requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures.
• Cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray and materials setup and taking of x-rays.
• Experience with the use of dental care devices and equipment.
• Assist in scheduling follow-up appointments as patient checks-out.
• Advise patients in oral hygiene and dental care, and follow through with post-visit duties.
• Keep abreast of OSHA and follow guidelines.
• Be aware of Provider/Scheduling synergy, understanding doctor’s treatment planning philosophy to better educate and create sense of urgency for the patients.
• Disinfect treatment rooms and equipment after each patient, document each autoclave cycle on tracking sheet.
• Confirm treatment rooms are stocked, ready, and clean at the beginning of each appointment.
• Maintain inventory and inform appropriate employee of any supply needs, and turn pumps on and off daily.