Dental Assistant II

**Dental Assistant**

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Taking and developing dental radiographs ( x-rays)
• Takes impressions of patients teeth for study casts or other lab tasks under the direction of the dentist.
• Asking about the patients medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Provides patients with instructions for oral care following oral surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as placement of a restoration
• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping the patient
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentists access; suctioning, passing instruments
• Keep patients mouth dry by using suction system
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rule, and regulations
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection- control policies and protocols
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies upon approval of supervisor; and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Other tasks as requested by dentist or supervisor.
  
  

Training Requirements

Patient Centered Medical Home Orientation

CPR certification

HIPPA Compliance

OSHA

Overview of Motivational Interviewing and SBIRT model

New Employee Orientation

Annual training reviews

Trauma Informed Care

Cultural Sensitivity

Core Competencies

Customer Service Excellence

Quality Improvement

Other trainings as needed to meet the needs of the organization

• HCCH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HCCH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
  
  

HCCH conducts background checks on all final candidates. Employment is contingent upon a clear background check or approval of the CEO.