Dental Assistant

Southeast Community Health Systems; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Community Health Systems is seeking a Dental Assistant III to provide patient care in a community health setting. You will assist the dentist during exams and procedures, sterilize instruments, prepare materials for fillings, and manage charting and referrals under supervision.

The role also involves routine administrative duties, ordering supplies, maintaining a clean clinical area, and ensuring compliance with all regulations.

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Completion of accredited dental assisting program required; EDDA preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial assessment of patient according to policy and procedure and documents appropriately.
• Follows plan of care for each patient, including referrals.
• Receives dentist orders, records and assures completion.
• Assists dentist with exams and procedures and in use of highly specialized dental equipment.
• Mixes and prepares solutions and materials for fillings, washes and sterilizes instruments and clean work area following treatment.
• Charts information dictated by the dentist on the chart.
• Performs routine dental laboratory work.
• Orders dental and office supplies.
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient activities and maintains relationships with referral facilities.
• Assists in keeping dental department productive and in compliance with all rules and regulations.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED Certificate

Completion of accredited program in dental assisting

EDDA Certification preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Dental Assistant III renders dental care to patients in a community health center setting. Tasks include assisting the dentist during examinations and treatment, cleanings, sterilizing, arranging instruments, and assisting dentist with x-rays. Works under supervision of the dentist and performs routine tasks according to standards, procedures and instructions. Also performs routine administrative and clerical tasks independently.

Description

Job Summary

The Dental Assistant III renders dental care to patients in a community health center setting. Tasks include assisting the dentist during examinations and treatment, cleanings, sterilizing, arranging instruments, and assisting dentist with x-rays. Works under supervision of the dentist and performs routine tasks according to standards, procedures and instructions. Also performs routine administrative and clerical tasks independently.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Completes initial assessment of patient according to policy and procedure and documents appropriately.
• Follows plan of care for each patient, including referrals.
• Receives dentist orders, records and assures completion.
• Assists dentist with exams and procedures and in use of highly specialized dental equipment.
• Mixes and prepares solutions and materials for fillings, washes and sterilizes instruments and clean work area following treatment.
• Charts information dictated by the dentist on the chart.
• Perform routine dental laboratory work.
• Orders dental and office supplies
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient activities and maintain relationships with referral facilities.
• Assists in keeping dental department productive and in compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Assist department in keeping productive and in compliance with all rules.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of accredited program in dental assisting
• EDDA Certification preferred

Skills

• Basic computer knowledge.