Dental Assistant - Advantage Care Health Centers - Brookville, NY

Overview:

The Dental Assistant facilitates delivery of dental services by the dentist, dental residents and dental hygienists.
Responsibilities:

Primary duties amd responsibilities include but not limited to:

Assists dentist/resident/hygienist during examination and treatment of patients
Prepares patient for dental examination and treatment
Disinfects and/or sterilizes instrumentation and equipment, sets up instrumentation, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures
Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient
Exposes and processes dental diagnostic x-rays, when dentist is on site
Assists dentist/resident/hygienist in management of medical and dental emergencies
Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
Provides pre/peri/post-operative instructions as prescribed by dentist
Maintains dental, electronic medical records
Maintaining dental inventory and supports ordering/inventory control
Assists in referral process
Performs water testing on a regular or as needed
Updates the MSDS book for incoming new dental products and revisions
Ensures OSHA and all safety requirements are practiced
Reviews and maintains sterilization records
Scans all necessary documents into the EMR
Routes telephone notes and electronic records to appropriate dentist
Accesses patient portal for pertinent information
Confirms authorizations for non-covered dental services
Performs all duties, as requested by supervisor

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of an approved dental assistant training program, preferred.
Minimum 6 months experience as a dental assistant, preferred.
Basic Life Support Certification/AED, preferred.
Familiarity serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, desirable.
Strong ability to support busy dental program.
Proficiency in oral, written and computer skills required.

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