Dental Assistant
Company: TrueCare
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: June 18, 2022
Job Description:
Position Summary The Dental Assistant is responsible for
assisting the dentist and dental hygienist in the direct provision
of primary care dental services to patients of the health center.
The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization,
preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and
supplies.Essential Functions
- Prepare operatory for patient treatment.
- Maintain a smooth constant flow of patients from reception to
operatories.
- Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after
treatment.
- Prepare patients for examination by obtaining their health
history and taking their blood pressure and pulse.
- Record patients' health history, vital signs and information in
the Electronic Dental Record (EDR) system.
- Operate x-ray equipment to perform dental radiographic
procedures.
- Provide chair side assistance to the dentist and hygienist, as
needed, in the concept of four handed dentistry.
- Use suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry
during procedures.
- Accurately chart diagnosis of dentists.
- Under direct supervision of the dentist, perform basic
supportive dental procedures such as taking impressions for
diagnostic and opposing models; removing post-extraction and
periodontal dressings; applying topical fluoride, after scaling and
polishing; and placing and removing rubber dams in accordance with
state regulations and law.
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care.
- Maintain dental equipment and work areas in compliance with
health center policies and procedures relative to infection control
and safety issues, including the sterilization of all reusable
dental instruments and equipment and the proper disposal of all
contaminated or potentially contaminated materials.
- Maintain adequate operatory supplies and compile a list for
inventory control and ordering purposes.
- Assist the front office, as needed, with answering the
telephone, patient registration, scheduling appointments, recalls
and obtaining insurance eligibility. Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited program for Dental Assistants.
- Familiarity with dental terminology, instruments, materials and
medications used during dental procedures.
- Availability to work outside of normal shifts (e.g., 8am to
5pm) and on Saturdays.
- Computer proficiency, particularly with the Microsoft Office
suite, including Outlook and Word. Nice to Have
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- At least one (1) year of Dental Assistant experience.
- Six (6) months experience with electronic health record data
entry.
- Experience working in a community clinic setting.Certifications
- Dental Assistant Certification accredited by the American
Dental Association's (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation
(CODA)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare
Providers
- Radiation Safety Certificate
- Infection Control Certificate
- California Dental Practice Act CertificateTrueCare requires
employees to be vaccinated as a condition of employment, subject to
accommodation obligations.At Truecare, we put your health first.
Our compassionate team understands your needs and provides a
heartfelt welcome to each and every person who walks through our
doors.Visit truecare.org to learn more! Health Inside. Come in!
Salud Adentro. Bienvenido!TrueCare is committed to a policy of
Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an
applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed,
national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental
disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or
any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or
local law. PI181584504
Keywords: TrueCare, San Marcos , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , San Marcos, California
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