Dental Assistant II

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dental Assistant II is an entry level position that require certification as dental assistant. The Dental Assistant II shall be responsible for chair side assisting, rooming and dismissing patients, set up and breaking down operatory rooms, taking x-rays, ensuring that patients are comfortable and provide with good patient services, and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below you will find essential duties and responsibilities to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodation will be granted, as necessary to perform the essential duties and function of this position.

Chair side assisting with dentist during a variety of treatment procedures

Learning each dentist’s preferred practices and tray set up for specific treatments

Following all OSHA, Dental Board and health center policies and procedures

Maintaining proper patient treatment records

Providing oral hygiene instructions to patient

Breaking down and set up operatory rooms

Turning on all units, switches and water before patient sits down

Asking about the patient’s medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse

Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment

Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment

Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (Give pre and post-operative instructions)

Teaching patient appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)

Stocking supplies in operatory room, restroom, lab, etc.

Traveling to other dental clinics to provide coverage

Setting up tray for treatment procedures

Seating and dismissing patients

Assisting with receptionist duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, pull and file charts

Assisting with dental referrals and dental billing

Tracking lab cases

Maintaining proper patient records

Reporting any non-compliance issues to Manager

Creating a productive and collaborative environment.

Taking dental radiographs (X-rays)

Assisting with training new dental assistants

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by dental office manager or supervisor

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma OR equivalent

One year of customer service and/or clinical experience

Completion of a California Dental Board approved Dental Assistant Program

CERTIFICATION
Has a certification in the following courses:
Dental Practice Act

Infection Control

Basic Life Support

Radiation Safety

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Ability to conduct oneself in a profession manner

Ability to cooperative and collaborate with a team of dental professional to provide non-discriminatory care to underserved patient populations

Ability to use Word, Excel, Power point, and Outlook

Ability to learn and use Electronic Health Record Systems (e.g., IMS, EPIC and Dentrix).

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high volume environment.

Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of tasks in a fast paced environment.

Ability to take initiative and function with a high level of independence and problem solve.

Ability to maintain a good attendance and report to work on time

Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written)

Ability to provide good customer/patient services

Ability to lift 20 pounds

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for 7-8 hours per day

Ability to adhere to the health center’s policies and procedures include but not limited to safety, employment and dental care services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is characteristic of a clinic environment. 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 frequently required to sit, use hands to handle or feel. The employee is also required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually noisy.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.