<p>DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES-</p> <ul> <li>Performs four-handed chair-side assistance to treating dentist under direct supervision </li><li>Performs dental radiography-intra-oral and panoramic images </li><li>Performs dental laboratory work-models, trays, temporaries for bridgework and crowns </li><li>Performs sterilization and disinfection of dental instruments and equipment </li><li>Prepares procedural trays/armamentaria set-ups </li><li>Reviews and records patient medical histories for dentist's reference </li><li>Takes and records patient's blood pressure </li><li>Makes patient feel comfortable before and during treatment </li><li>Completes thorough and timely clinical documentation in EMR </li><li>Completes laboratory authorization forms and maintains record of dental laboratory cases </li><li>Mixes dental materials </li><li>Places and removes retraction cord </li><li>Takes preliminary impressions </li><li>Applies topical anesthetic in area of injection site </li><li>Places post-extraction dressings </li><li>Provides pre- and post- operative instruction for patients </li><li>Performs routine maintenance of dental equipment </li><li>Consistently practices universal precautions </li><li>Orders dental supplies and materials </li><li>Manages the appropriate disposal and removal of waste in dental clinic </li><li>Recognizes and responds to basic medical emergencies </li><li>Participate in dental huddle meetings to communicate and coordinate patient needs with the entire care team </li><li>Communicates treatment recommendations with dental front desk </li><li>Provides back-up for dental co-workers when needed </li><li>Performs all other related duties as assigned by Chief Dental Officer or Dentist(s) </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES -</p> <ul> <li>Meets professional behavioral expectations </li><li>Serves as role model for all employees, displaying professional courtesy and compassionate care of patients </li><li>Demonstrates an ability to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately </li><li>Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and committees </li><li>Prolonged sitting and/or standing and moving about throughout the workday </li><li>Potential exposure to biohazardous materials, including ionizing radiation </li><li>Keeps all matters related to the organization confidential in compliance with confidentiality policy </li><li>Assumes responsibility for work performance and is able to be self-directed </li><li>Takes pride in job performance as evident in compliance with job responsibilities </li><li>Must have ability to collaborate and communicate with other staff </li><li>Public health orientation through training, experience, or professional interest </li><li>Works evening and weekend hours as scheduled </li><li>Attends a minimum of one outreach event per calendar year </li><li>Commitment to NSCHC faith-based mission to provide care to all who request it, without judgment </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS -</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or G.E.D. </li><li>Successful completion of Dental Assistant program required or currently enrolled in a program </li><li>Must have current knowledge of and practice experience in dental assisting </li><li>Must be able to bend, stretch and lift items up to 20 lbs. </li><li>Current BCLS certification </li><li>Current Radiology certification </li><li>Current OSHA/HIPPA certification </li><li>Proficiency in EDR software (Dentrix, Open Dental, eClinical Works, Dexis) </li><li>Act 33 with renewal </li><li>Act 34 with renewal </li><li>Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal </li><li>Annual influenza vaccine </li></ul>