EXPANDED DUTY DENTAL ASSISTANT

Access Health Louisiana; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Job summary

Access Health Louisiana is seeking an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant to support daily clinical operations. The role includes performing prophylaxis and scaling, chair-side assistance with dentists and hygienists, operating the suction hose, and preparing patients for examinations.

You will also handle radiographs, impressions, instrument sterilization, and maintaining a safe, efficient clinic environment. Experience with scheduling, records, and payments is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• Certified Expanded Duty Dental Assistant with ED qualification.
• Current radiography certification.
• CPR (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine prophylaxis (cleanings) and scaling.
• Chair-side assisting with dentists and hygienists; hand materials/tools.
• Operate suction hose to keep patient mouth dry during procedures.
• Prepare patients for examinations and take X‑rays/impressions.

Skills

Multitasking

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR (BLS) certification

Job description

Position Summary

• Expanded Duty Dental assistants perform a number of duties in dental clinic. Their primary tasks are performing routine prophylaxis(cleanings) and scaling working their own patient schedule, and chair side assisting with the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) such as handing the provider the proper materials and tools. They operate the suction hose that keeps the patient's mouth dry so the dentist/hygienist can work on it. Dental assistants prepare patients for the dentist's examination. Dental assistants operate X-ray machines and make impressions of a patient's mouth or teeth. They may also sterilize instruments, develop X-rays, and mix compounds for cleaning or filling teeth. The assistant also maintains the clinic space such that the patients are seen in a safe and efficient atmosphere. Dental assistants will also schedule appointments, keep records, receive payments from patients, and order supplies. When patients come to the office, dental assistants locate their medical records for their or the dentist's use.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Certificate from an accredited school for dental assisting with the Expanded Duty qualification
• Current Certificate for taking radiographs
• Current CPR (BLS)

Experience

• One year experience as a dental assistant.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with deadlines and protocols
• Ability to work well in stressful situations.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Stands, sits, walks, and converses most of the day.
• Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination normally associated with dental assisting in general practice dentistry will be performed on a regular basis.
• Exerts up to 20 pounds of force frequently including pushing, pulling, and /or reaching for objects.
• Work under stressful conditions may be required.
• Frequent exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation, and other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely be encountered.
  

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