Mobile Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant (DA) Job Description

Position: Dental Assistant

Reports to: Office Manager

Time/Status: 1.0 Regular, Non-Exempt

Benefits: Full Time

Position Summary

Dental Assistants are responsible for providing hands-on support to Dentists and completing prep work so they
can more efficiently care for patients. Their duties include completing intake paperwork and updating patient
records, sterilizing and organizing dental tools and assisting during dental procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities

Seats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performed

Collects and records patient's health history, takes and records vital signs

Follows proper infection control protocols for the practice

Provides active chairside assistance - transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistry;

anticipates the dentist's needs

Manages the patient during dental procedures

At the conclusion of the procedure, assists patients, clears operatories of instruments and other materials;

follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operatory for the next patient

Cleans and sterilizes all instruments; helps to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet

OSHA, CDC and ADA standards

Proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with dental

department directive, center policy as well as state and federal regulations

Prepares, maintains and sterilizes dental instruments, supplies and equipment

Performs, monitors and records all sterilization activities

Maintains inventory/supplies and places orders

Helps to manage patient flow in clinic

Prepares dental materials-cements, amalgams, composites, impression materials, etc.

Takes and prepares radiographs using conventional or digital technology and following proper radiation

safety precautions

Assists with dental charting as appropriate

Assists in the prevention and management of dental emergencies

Takes impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards and custom tray

Performs laboratory procedures neatly and efficiently

Pours models, properly trim models, polish dental prostheses, make vac-u-press forms

Monitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains lab facility

Monitors the flow of laboratory cases

Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; maintains and properly sterilizes
instruments

Routinely cleans, disinfects and restocks operatories

Scans reception room for patients and helps to manage patient flow

Maintains and inventories dental supplies and re-orders as necessary; tracks and verifies invoices

Performs miscellaneous duties within the Dental Program as assigned

Excellent telephone skills. Makes and receives calls consistent with dental matters, clinic business and
patient care.

Patient registration, cancelation and re-scheduling of appointments, using EMR system

Ability to drive a Mobile Dental Unit (No special license required)
An acceptable safe driving record per insurance standard
Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs
All duties as assigned.

Behavioral Qualities

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision

Responds constructively to pressure situations and time limits

Accepts and offers guidance and supervision as appropriate

Attends and participates in staff meetings to review team progress in meeting financial and productivity
goals for the dental program

Professional, pleasant and effective representation of the organization

Places a high value on personal and departmental performance excellence

Adheres to office dress code and standards of behavior

Maintains patient confidentiality

Mental Demands:

Tactful, Diplomatic, Empathetic

Communicate effectively and tactfully with patients, managers and other levels of personnel, in person and

on the telephone.

Pay close attention to detail.

Organize and schedule work effectively.

Handle multiple tasks.

Work in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work involves exposure to unusual elements such as unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds, assisting with

patients and standing and/or walking for most the day

Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require

following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment

General medical office activities - walking, standing, sitting, talking, lifting, typing, etc.

Education/Licensure Requirements

Valid DA license

Current CPR/AED certification

Valid X-ray certificate

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

REMARKS: Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time. In addition, the

employer may consider whether the individual applying for or holding the position is qualified. There are two steps

involved in this determination. The first concerns whether the applicant or current employee satisfies the

prerequisites for the position. The second step involves whether the person can perform the essential functions with

or without reasonable accommodation.

We offer a dynamic work environment with competitive salaries and benefits. Central City provides equal

employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Central City

complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in

which the company has facilities.

I have read the above job description and agree to perform the duties and responsibilities as described above. I

understand that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is

not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills and responsibilities that may be required of me as

a staff dentist.

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