Pediatric Dental Assistant
Location: Clinton, Utah
Description: Pacific Dental Services is employing Pediatric Dental Assistant right now, this position will be settled in Utah. More complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Dental Assistant: POSITION: Dental AssistantWHAT YOUâLL DO Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Dental assistants prepare patients for! oral examination and assist other dental professionals in providing treatment to the teeth, mouth, and gums.⢠Perform functions in accordance with the applicable stateâs Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties. ⢠Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience⢠by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of your doctor. ⢠Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment.
- Obtain dental history and/or records from patient (review patient health history and care slips). ⢠Ensure that the health history is updated for all returning patients. ⢠Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as needed. ⢠Complete! radiographs and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriat! e.
- Hand instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices. ⢠Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment. ⢠Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care. ⢠Record patient charting and all doctor notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the doctor.
- Ensure the doctor has reviewed treatment record, consents, and health history. ⢠Prepare materials for making impressions and restorations. ⢠Clean each operatory in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines. ⢠Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental ⢠Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices).RequirementsWHAT WE SEEKRequired: ⢠Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration.
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This position will be started on: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:58:57 GMT
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