Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery Assistant/ Prosthodontics Assistant

Richmond, Virginia

MUST:

Experienced Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery Assistant

1 plus years of current experience as a Dental Assistant

Must be familiar with extractions

Must have experience with working with EMR

Must have experience working on patient under IV sedation

Must be X-Ray certified in VA

Must be BLS certified

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

Implant experience is preferred

Experience in Prosthodontics highly preferred

DUTIES:

Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery Assistant will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

Provides assistance to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon and other providers within the division for a variety of treatment procedures.

Assists in the outpatient clinic and operating room settings

Obtains patient's medical history and takes vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse

Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment

Provides patient education regarding treatments and post op care

Develops and processes dental radiographs (x-rays), under supervision of licensed provider

Obtains digital intra-oral impressions and when necessary alginates impressions under supervision of licensed provider

Prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment

Can be assigned duties specific to other dental specialties

Performs office management tasks and clerical duties as required (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering telephone calls, billing, and ordering supplies)

Will work under a dentists supervision to prepare equipment that will be used in dentistry procedures, to ready patients for these procedures, and to help the dentist during these procedures by passing instruments, holding the suction catheter in place, and generally anticipating the dentist's needs

Some Other responsibilities may include sophisticated functions such as removing sutures, processing x-rays and taking the oral impressions that are used to fit crowns

Work under the direct supervision of the Prosthodontist

Perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, including but not limited to providing chair-side assistance while dentists examine and treat patients

Ensure patients are as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records

Hand instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices

Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care

Prepare materials for impressions and restorations, take dental x rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist

Handle other radiological equipment and assist patients with these procedures

Perform office duties as needed including: scheduling and confirming appointments, receiving patients, keeping treatment records, sending bills, receiving payments, and ordering dental supplies and materials

Assist in specialty areas such as oral surgery, periodontics (treatment of gum disease) and prosthodontics (replacement of missing teeth) including dental implantology

Support and assist the hygienist as needed, including but not limited to cleaning trays, room setups and cleanups

Help track the inventory of the prosthetic supplies and keep the storage closet organized

Support the radiographic needs of the Patient Education Consultants, Oral Surgeon, & Hygienists

Work area is usually near the dental chair to allow for arranging instruments, materials, and medication and handing them to the dentist when needed

Performs other duties as assigned.

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