Dental Assistant

Community Hlth. Ctr. of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) after 1 year with company match

Job summary

First Flight Health Centers in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist, prepare patients, and manage radiographs. Duties include instrument sterilization, charting, and patient education.

The role requires a completed dental assistant program, a state radiography permit or eligibility, and at least three years of experience. This is a full-time, on-site position with benefits after 1 year.

Qualifications

• Graduate from high school or equivalent, completion of dental assistant program, Ohio State Dental Radiograph permit or eligibility for permit with minimum of three years experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and dental hygienist to provide optimal care for patients.
• Seat, drape and prepare patients for treatment.
• Take radiographs and maintain current State Board Radiation Permit.
• Ensure instruments are available for each procedure and that operatories are stocked.
• Sterilize instruments and monitor sterilization processes.
• Chart dental conditions and changes in patient history on the clinic chart.
• Record vital signs on initial visits and as requested by the dentist.
• Explain proposed treatments and answer patient questions.
• Encourage follow-up visits and liaise with patients throughout visits.

Skills

Non-judgmental care

HIPAA compliance

Confidentiality

Dental terminology

Independent work

Team player

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assistant program

Ohio State Dental Radiograph permit / eligibility

Job description

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Dental Hourly Full Time Full-Time Dayton, OH, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1018

Summary of Position

To assist the dentist and dental hygienist providing optimal dental care for the population served by First Flight Health Centers

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs duties that are delegated according to the State Board of Dental Examiners under the direct supervision of the dentist.
• Seats, drapes and prepares patient for treatment.
• Takes appropriate radiographs and maintains current State Board Radiation Permit.
• Ensures that appropriate dental instruments are available for each procedure.
• Ensures that the operatories are stocked with the appropriate dental supplies. Maintains and submits supply requisitions to supervisor or dental director quarterly and as needed.
• Sterilizes and autoclaves dental instruments as needed and maintains a biological monitor system to ensure proper sterilization.
• Charts existing dental conditions on the clinic dental chart as well as any changes in patient’s medical history.
• Takes and pours up preliminary dental impressions.
• Records patient’s vital signs on the initial visit and as requested by the dentist.
• Answers patient questions regarding proposed treatment plan and explains the procedures.
• Encourages the patient to return for follow-up visit and explain the importance of preventative care. Be a liason to the patient throughout entire visit.

Required Skills or Abilities

• Provides care in a non-judgmental manner consistent with each patient’s cultural beliefs and values.
• Ensuring confidentiality and privacy of information associated with those served by the Center.
• Maintains confidentiality and full complies with HIPAA policies and procedures related to disclosure of protected health information.
• Familiar with dental terminology.
• Acts independently with little supervision.
• Acts as a team member with other dental staff and the rest of the medical staff in the Center.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Required Knowledge, Experience or Licensure/Registration

Graduate from high school or equivalent, completion of dental assistant program, Ohio State Dental Radiograph permit or eligibility for permit with minimum of three years experience.

Physical Requirements

The job requires significant physical effort and involves carrying supplies and dental equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, assisting the dentist and standing 75% of the time. Must be independently mobile.

• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k) after 1 year with company match