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16 Apr
2014
Other Dental Assistant
Job Description
Basic Function: Assists the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct supervision of primary care dental services to patients of Canyonlands Community Healthcare Dental site(s).
Essential Functions:
- Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
- Serves as dentist’s or dental hygienist’s chair-side assistant.
- Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per CCHC protocols and the dentist’s or dental hygienist’s directions.
- Exposes and develops dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as CCHC Dental department directive and protocol.
- Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with regulation and law and CCHC Dental department directive and protocol.
- Maintains Dental department equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s direction and CCHC Dental department policy and protocol.
- Maintains all dental Department areas in compliance with CCHC directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
- Maintains adequate supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
- Maintains a list of Dental department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Dental director, dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
- Pulls and files patient charts as required. Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental department.
- Insures the sterility of reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with CCHC Infection Control Protocol. Performs all functions in full compliance with the center’s and the CCHC Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective equipment and Universal Precautions.
- Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with CCHC directive(s), as well as state and federal regulation(s).
- Participates in CCHC activities such as health fairs, classes and community events.
- Understands role in Disaster Plan and that safety is a condition of employment.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Complies with CCHC Code of Conduct.
- Follows CCHC policies, personnel policies and patient protocols not otherwise addressed in employment. Follows appropriate Infection control Procedures.
- Serves in various CCHC and community committees as required/requested.
Secondary Functions:
- Responsible for learning, performing and following safe practices and procedures
- Meeting annual safety education requirements
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Job Closing Date: May 1, 2014
How to Apply
Download an application from the website and fax to 928-645-1414.