Dental Assistant Ii
Company: Oakpoint
Location: Knightdale
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
The Registered Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the
dentist and dental hygienist in the direct provision of primary
care dental services to patients of Oakpoint Dentistry. -The Dental
Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and
inventory control of dental instruments and supplies. -let's
connect today!
Responsibilities:
--- Assist patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering
their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by
the dentist. Collect and record all patient health history. -
--- Using and maintaining hazard control protocols as established
by OSHA and office standards. -
--- Timely preparation of treatment area by sterilizing and
properly setting for procedures. Serves as dentist's chair-side
assistant including delivering instruments and materials for
dentist's access. -
--- Correctly handles dental radiographs and performs independent
procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance
with state regulations and law. -
--- Maintains dental department equipment and work areas in
compliance with policies and procedures relative to infection
control and safety issues, including the sterilization of all
reusable dental instruments and equipment and the proper disposal
of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials. -
--- Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list for
inventory control and ordering purposes. -
--- Completes checklists as assigned and participates in daily
huddles to ensure that every single day flows smoothly. -
--- Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of
the office as appropriate and as time permits and instructed. -
--- As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or
necessary tasks to achieve organization and company goals and
objectives. -
--- Comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and
routine procedures for all phases of general dentistry including
but not limited to: Restorations, RCT, Crown/Bridge, Oral Surgery,
and Prosthodontics. -
--- Must be cognizant of the expectations and concerns of the
dental patients and be able to respond in an empathetic and
professional manner as well as appropriately handle emergency
patient care. - -
--- Ability to work as an effective team member; function
independently, exercise sound judgment and initiative; be flexible
to shift priorities; maintain confidentiality; establish and
maintain effective interpersonal work relationships, effectively
assist providers; work toward goals and objectives of draft
priorities. -
--- Correctly complete consent forms with patients including
signatures for N2O, extractions, and RCT TX in Open Dental. - -
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--- Correctly complete referral forms as instructed and according
to Axiom Dentistry protocol and provide to administrative staff. -
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--- Handle laboratory procedures such as pouring impressions, model
trimming, fabricating mouth guards, temporary crowns, retainers,
and other appliances as well as case management follow up. This
shall include the correct documentation needed for lab slips and
contact with the dental laboratory companies. - -
--- Handle patient education such as post op instructions, oral
hygiene instruction, consent forms, and other forms of clinical
education. - -
--- Scheduling follow up appointments when required. - -
--- Provide a proper handoff to the administration staff and
properly communicate ongoing treatment needs. - -
--- Any other tasks assigned by Axiom Dentistry Leadership Team
members. - -
--- Each night, make post up follow up calls to any patients having
invasive procedures such as extractions, and crowns.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
--- Dental office experience required.
--- Dentrix software experience preferred.
Work Schedule:
Hours: M-Th-7:30-4:30 Fridays- 7:45-2:00 pm
Qualifications:
--- High school diploma
--- Coronal Polishing Certificate
--- DA II certificate
--- Xray Certification
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About Company:
We partner with leading dental care providers that are passionate
about improving the quality of life for their patients - starting
with their smile. -Our partners have access to unparalleled support
services backed by a dedicated -clinical leadership -team that
shares your passion.
Keywords: Oakpoint, Raleigh , Dental Assistant Ii, Healthcare , Knightdale, North Carolina
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