Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:
Dental Assistant

Position Type/Salary:
Full-time

Position Summary:
Under direct supervision of the Dentist(s), the Dental Assistant will serve various duties that will be assigned accordingly by the Dentist(s). She will assist with various clinical procedures, recognized by Mississippi Dental Practice Act while adhering to the current infection control procedures, "Universal Precautions." The Dental Assistant will also perform back-up duties for the Dental Receptionist and will be assigned responsible for the operations of the Dental Clinical as necessary.

Requirements:

Education

Dental Assistant Certificate

Dental Radiology Certification
CPR Certification

Interpersonal

Excellent communication skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, and other staff members and community

Team-player
Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment
Quick response/accurate data entry to present treatment plans to patients in a short time frame
Understanding the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure to the general standards set forth by HIPPPA

Duties and Responsibilities [Duties are the following but not limited to]:

Chair-side Assisting

Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, supplies, and equipment
Collecting and recording patient health histories and medical information accurately
Patient management during dental procedures
Instrument transfer
Dental procedure isolation technique
Preparation of dental material, cements, composite, impression materials, etc.
Dental Charting

Prevention and management of dental medical emergencies
Inventor control management
Taking dental x-rays
Taking digital photograph
Applying topical fluoride treatments
Placing topical medications

Dental Infection Control Procedures

Managing the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards
Instrument cleaning, sterilization/disinfection, and re-circulation
Dental treatment room disinfection
Cleaning the dental office daily (i.e. sweeping the office, wiping the mirrors/sinks/countertops, cleaning restrooms, and etc.)

Patient Education

Delivering patient personal oral care instructions
Presenting and reviewing treatment plans with patient

Dental Laboratory Procedures

Pouring impressions to make stone and plaster models
Model trimming
Fabricating mouth guards, bleaching trays, temporary crowns, and custom impression trays
Fabricating orthodontic retainers and other appliances
Sending, tracking, and receiving lab cases; scheduling patients once cases are received

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Retirement plan
Experience:

dental assisting: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Ocean Springs, MS (Required)
Work Location: In person