Dental Assistant - Sunshine Community Health Center - Talkeetna, AK

SUMMARY: This position provides direct clinical support to the Dentist and dental clients. Ensures a safe work and treatment environment. Monitors supply inventory and orders supplies as indicated, according to approved budget. Chair-side duties are under direct supervision of the dentist. Administrative and maintenance duties are under the supervision of the Dental Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares patients for dental examination, seating and taking vital signs as necessary Prepares tray setups for dental services Assists at chair side in all dental services Takes and mounts radiographs Assists in making models, retainers and other appliances Maintains a sterile work field Maintains and updates patient’s chart, as needed Coordinates with Labs regularly to ensure case quality in a timely manner Patient education in areas of oral hygiene, post-operative care and general information Follows established wipe down and sterilization procedure, including spore testing of the dental autoclave according to dental policies and procedures Maintenance, inventory and ordering of dental supplies, as needed Maintains equipment according to clinic guidelines and schedule Performs patient care calls and recalls, as needed Prepares, reviews, and sends pre-authorizations and service authorization updates for Medicaid patients, as needed, under the supervision of the Dentist Collaborates with patients and Dental Manager to best coordinate care Assist in scheduling of patients to complete treatment plan and extended care Assists in providing prompt, professional care to patients Maintains and fully understands the importance of patient confidentiality/maintains HIPAA compliance Functions always in a safe and professional manner Follows job related OSHA/CDC and prevention requirements Attends staff meetings and trainings, and participates in committees and clinic events Participates as a member of the dental team in outreach activities and trainings Follows all SCHC policies and procedures Assist with and participate in training, as needed Assists in advertisement and organization for specialty clinics and outreach events, as needed Assists in providing responses to dental patient inquiries Assist Dental Manager in specific tasks pertaining to dental program, expansion, and office organization Other duties as required EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Graduation or equivalent required. A minimum of 2 years Dental Assistant training and/or experience required, or equivalent skills, ability, and/or knowledge GENERAL To ensure the health of our community, patients, and staff, SCHC requires proof of completed vaccine series or serologic test results for MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella), Varicella (Chicken Pox), and Hepatitis B, Pertussis, as well as TB screening, prior to employment.

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