Dental Assistant
3 days ago
Murfreesboro
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty as listed below. Essential Duties: • Records treatment information on the patient's chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for next appointment., • Assists the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra-oral fluids, mixing materials and medicaments during examinations or treatment., • Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room and prepping them for care by the doctor., • Exposes, develops, and mounts full mouth X-rays., • Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning and restocking., • Maintains cleanliness of the dark room, lab and sterilizing area., • Changes all chemical solutions, i.e., disinfectant soaks and sprays, sterilents, ultrasonic, presoak and x-ray processing., • Reviews patient's medical history, progress from the previous visit, if applicable, and the scheduled treatment plan with each patient., • Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models., • Ensures lights, units, nitrous equipment and automatic processors are turned on prior to the first patient., • Applies non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents and fluoride., • Inspects patient's oral cavity and charts lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth., • Places and removes temporary sedative dressings and post-extraction and periodontal dressings., • Helps administer nitrous oxide to patients as applicable., • Cleans x-ray-processing rollers, hand pieces, vacuum traps, and sharp instruments., • Places and removes rubber dams., • Places, wedges, and holds and removes anterior matrices., • Obtains endodontic cultures., • Dries canals with absorbent points., • Tests pulp vitality., • Places bases and liners on dentin., • Removes excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth., • Sizes stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns, and bands., • Performs coronal polishing., • Pours and trims study models., • Monitors incoming and outgoing lab cases., • Orders supplies., • Maintains plaster trap and lab counter areas. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Skilled in the use of standard dental office equipment including: Autoclave, model trimmer, X-ray machine - Pano, Panoramic X-ray, X-ray processor, X-ray duplicator, ultrasonic, Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide, Laser, Intra Oral camera, Vacu-press, Pach gun, KCP 2000, Whip-Mix and hand pieces., • Ability to take blood pressure, attach EKG leads, and read monitors., • Knowledge of cross contamination and how to prevent it., • Ability to maintain composure and professionalism when exposed to stressful situations., • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and changes., • Ability to take radiographs, including FMX, Pano and anterior PA's., • Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation., • Skilled in the use of standard office equipment including: telephones, calculators, copiers, fax, computers, and computer software (MS Excel, Word, Practice Management software)., • Ability to engender trust from the doctors, co-workers, and patients., • Ability to work cooperatively with management, staff, and patients., • Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner., • Ability to accept constructive criticism., • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions., • Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality., • Ability to communicate and express thoughts and ideas competently., • Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities. Education / Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent, • Minimum of 1 year(s) relevant experience in the dental profession Special Requirements/Certifications/Licenses: • Valid X-ray certificate, • CPR & first aid certificate Physical and Environmental Requirements: • May be required to lift up to 20 lbs., • Hand-eye coordination and hand, arm, and finger mobility for detailed work with objects., • May be required to physically assist drowsy patients after anesthesia., • Active movement throughout the day: sitting, walking, standing, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, etc. (not a sedentary position)., • Vision: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus., • Hearing: able to satisfactorily communicate with patients, doctor, and other staff members to ensure that verbal communication is clearly understood, particularly during emergency situations., • Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment., • May be required to administer CPR., • Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation., • Exposure to moderate noise levels., • Exposure to hectic, fast-paced, high anxiety environments. Additional or different duties may be assigned occasionally at employer's discretion. Must be willing to travel occasionally and work weekends.