JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Dental Assistant
RESPONSIBLE TO: Practice Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non – Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Oregon Certificate of Radiological Proficiency
- Oregon Certificate of Expanded Functions (EFDA)
- Oregon Certificate of Additional Expanded Functions (Sealants)
- Idaho Certification of Registration in Expanded Functions
- Idaho Certificate to place sealants and polish restorations.
- BLS certified in basic life support.
- Exhibit a pleasant and mature personality and a willingness to learn and take initiative.
- Take responsibility for all duties assigned.
- Preferably be able to speak and understand Spanish and English.
- Be available for evening and weekend hours if/when requested.
- Be compassionate toward people and display a genuine understanding and empathy toward the underserved populations of Idaho and Oregon.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greet and seat patients, assist with any forms that need to be filled out by the patient.
- Assist in reviewing the Medical history, by documenting for the dentist or hygienist pertinent information that should be brought to their attention.
- Take and record patient’s blood pressure when appropriate.
- Find out the patient’s chief complaint.
- Expose and develop radiographs after the appropriate orders have been given.
- Assist the Dentist or Hygienist with initial and periodic exams and record the findings as instructed by the Dentist or Hygienist.
- Assist the Dentist and Hygienist at chair-side procedures.
- Dismiss the patient to the Receptionist with any specific orders documented and brought to the attention of the Receptionist prior to the patient’s departure.
- Maintain the operatories as outlined in the VFHC Dental Handbook.
- Maintain the operatory inventory.
- Order and assist in monitoring clinical supplies.
- Sterilize and package instruments.
- Maintain equipment or assist in maintenance.
- Strictly follow VFHC Policies and Procedures Manual and Handbook.
- Be sensitive to the needs of the Dentist and Hygienist at all times.
- Hold all patient information in the strictest of confidence.
- Hold all VFHC Dental and Medical information in the strictest confidence.
- Uphold all Oregon and Idaho state guidelines regarding dental assisting
- Assist with meeting quality measures by completing tasks related to VFHC initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Lift, without adverse effects weights up to 25 pounds
- Be able to endure long periods of standing, sitting, bending or stooping.
- Have correctable vision and hearing.
- Be able to read, write and speak clearly.
- Possess normal color acuity.
- Possess the appropriate manual dexterity to perform successfully the duties described above.
Environmental Conditions:
The VFHC Dental Clinic work environment is much like that of a typical dental office where the
risk of exposure to strong bright light, a high decibel level, ionizing radiation, and blood borne
pathogens can and do exist.
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