DENTAL ASST (TEMP)

Patient Care

Receives and prepares patients for dental treatment. Assembles, sharpens and sterilizes instruments and prepares work surfaces and materials for use by the dentist. Maintain cubicle stock of dental supplies. Enter patient data into the EHR system as required. Assist with Infection Control monitoring of faculty, students, and staff along with quality assurance processes in the clinic. Follow current Infection Control standards pertaining to OSHA and HIPPA guidelines. Dispense and retrieve dental instruments and equipment utilizing a tracking system. Inspect instrument/equipment packages for completeness upon return Perform routine preventative maintenance on hand pieces, instruments, dental units, chairs and lights. Expose and process dental radiographs.

Customer Service

Work as a team player either helping or receiving help from other assistants with the objective to expedite patient care Actively work with team members, residents and faculty on training issues and appropriate procedures Display excellent customer service towards patients.

Self Management 

Participate in all continuing education courses found to be appropriate for clincal operations and patient care Ability to multi-task, take initiative and anticipate the needs of residents, staff and faculty.

Communication

Help to maintain open lines of communication Report any issues to the Clinic Manager or Director so they may be addressed immediately.