Dental Assistant

CARTI; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CARTI is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to provide routine care for patients receiving radiation therapy. The role involves assisting in dental procedures, maintaining operatory supplies, and ensuring patient comfort. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in the healthcare field while supporting oncology patients.

Qualifications

• Must hold current certifications in Dental X-rays, Polishing, and Nitrous.
• Knowledge of CARTI policies and procedures is preferred.
• Adequate experience in dental assisting required.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine dental care in support of radiation therapy.
• Assists dentist with patient evaluations and treatments.
• Maintains cleanliness of dental operatory rooms.

Skills

Dental care assistance

Patient communication

Equipment preparation

X-ray assistance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Graduated from an Accredited Dental Assisting program

Certified Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant

Current Dental Assistant license in Arkansas

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JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing routine dental care of patients receiving radiation therapy, for preparing the patient for and assisting the dentist with examinations and dental treatment, for maintaining supplies in Dental Operatory rooms and for keeping the dental area neat and orderly.

Brief Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing routine dental care of patients receiving radiation therapy, for preparing the patient for and assisting the dentist with examinations and dental treatment, for maintaining supplies in Dental Operatory rooms and for keeping the dental area neat and orderly.

Specific Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides routine dental care in support of radiation therapy and oncology patients in accordance to the practice of the dentist.
• Assembles, prepares and checks dental instrument trays and equipment.
• Assembles CARTI chart, necessary x-rays and prepares and instructs patients for dental examinations and treatment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assembles equipment for and performs necessary dental x-rays and related procedures.
• Assists dentist with patient evaluation and dental treatment.
• Checks Dental Operatory rooms, cleans and prepares room for next patient, monitors supply and instrument inventory, issues supplies to patients and notifies Administrative Assistant and clinical Services of needed items.
  
  

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: Subject to overtime and call back as required by the institution.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE And REGISTRATION

• HS Diploma or GED
• Graduate from an Accredited Dental Assisting program
• Certification as a Certified Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant
• Must hold current certifications in Dental X-rays, Polishing, and Nitrous.
• Current Dental Assistant license to practice in the State of Arkansas.
• BLS Required
  
  

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Adequate experience and training in the field of dental assisting practice.
• Knowledge of CARTI and department policies and procedures, preparation of patients for dental examinations, patient flow, dentist's preferences and protocols as acquired through orientation in the Clinical Services Division Dental department for three months.
• Ability to transport patients via wheelchairs on an occasional basis.
• Ability to assist patients to get in and out of the dental chair frequently
  
  

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, or scheduled form.
  
  

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee frequently performs moderate lifting.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Colleagues are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.

SAFETY SENSITIVE

This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee to maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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