Dental Assistant, Certified

				Overview:

Assists the Dentist in providing optimal oral health care to patients.

Responsibilities:

* Greets and receives patients in a friendly, professional manner.
* Prepares dental room for each patient.
* Prepares dental tray with instruments and medications used for each procedure.
* Provides reassurance to patient before, during and after the dental procedure.
* Drapes patient with sheet/covering before the procedure begins.  Places rubber dams on teeth as applicable.
* Assists the dentist with procedures; passes instruments and materials to dentist.
* Maintains patient's mouth clean and dry during the procedure with suction devices, water sprays, cotton rolls, holders, etc.
* Prepares restorative materials and dental cements.
* Prepares materials for making impressions and restorations.
* Provides patient education; proper oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
* Follows standard precautions at all times; wears mask, goggles and gloves.
* Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
* Responsible for infection control in the dental office.
* Correctly uses the autoclave and chemical disinfectants to sterilize dental instruments.
* Takes and processes dental x-rays under the supervision of the dentist.
* May perform laboratory duties under the supervision of the dentist: making casts of patient's teeth and mouth from impressions; clean and polish removable appliances.
* Operates and maintains dental equipment safely and correctly.
* Maintains dental records.
* Answers the telephone in a professional and courteous manner.  Routes calls appropriately.  Schedules appointments.
* May perform patient billing.
* Maintains dental inventory; orders supplies as needed.
* Performs other clerical duties as requested.
* Remains current with changes in the field, new technologies, changes in regulations through continuing education, conferences, seminars, professional journals and societies.

Qualifications:

Education:

* High School Graduate or GED required.
* Completion of a Dental Assistant Training Program from an ADA accredited community or technical college.

Experience:

* No prior experience required.

Knowledge and Skills:

* Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
* Understands medical terminology.
* Additional languages preferred.
* Basic computer knowledge.
* Able to operate various dental instruments and equipment.

Licenses, Certifications:

* Current registration as a Dental Assistant in the state of New York.
* Certification from the Dental Assisting National Board is preferred.
* Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
* CRCST Certification preferred, NEW HIRES MUST GAIN CERTIFICATION WITHIN 12 MONTHS.

Physical Requirements:

* Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending. 
* May include some repetitive motions. 
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
			

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The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center