What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant w/Expanded Function position at PCC Community Wellness Center?
Department: Dental
Manager Title: Medical Director
DOL Status: Non - Exempt
Job Summary: To provide patient care and support functions for the Dental Department including assisting with dental procedures, lab work and office functions.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Manager Title: Medical Director
DOL Status: Non - Exempt
Job Summary: To provide patient care and support functions for the Dental Department including assisting with dental procedures, lab work and office functions.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Responsible for coronal polishing under supervision/direction of dentist
- Responsible for sealant placement under the supervision/direction of dentist
- Responsible for the patient's comfort as well as the patient's understanding of treatment that will be delivered.
- Responsible for taking and developing diagnostic quality dental radiographs. Also responsible for determining if the quality of the radiographs is within acceptable limits.
- Responsible for basic dental equipment maintenance as well as having an understanding of and ability to perform instrument and operatory sterilization.
- Responsible for keeping operatories stocked with dental materials and supplies.
- Responsible for dental charting in a clear, concise method that is acceptable by ADA standards, and easily read and understood by any Dental Provider.
- Responsible for the proper use and mixing of restorative materials, impression materials, bases, liners, and other dental materials.
- Responsible for the proper pouring up of impressions and trimming of models.
- Responsible for any of the duties as directed by the Dental Director.
- Responsible for front desk/appointing duties when designated by the Dental Director. These duties include:
- Answering telephone calls, transferring calls to the appropriate person.
- Taking phone messages and scheduling appointments for patients.
- Scheduling appointments for patients.
- Checking patients in.
- Calling for charts.
- Triaging emergency patients.